Golden opportunity to reduce toxic waste
A major discovery by an interdisciplinary team of experts in green chemistry, engineering and physics at Flinders University in Australia has found a safer and more […]
Sustainability
New homes for endangered skink
Climate change and habitat loss are affecting animal populations around the world and reptiles such as South Australia’s own endangered pygmy bluetongue are susceptible to higher […]
Marine risks from Murray floodwater
Extended drought and warm weather are damaging South Australia’s marine ecosystems, and periodic flooding of the River Murray poses another major risk. A significant flood in […]
Old bones come to life in 3D
For the first time, the remarkable features of Australia’s unique wildlife – from platypus, bilby, kangaroo, koala and emu to mammals gone extinct – are available […]
How drought affects our city’s trees
South Australia has experienced record-breaking low rainfall and high temperatures in the past 6-12 months, placing considerable strain on native vegetation and streetscapes. A new study […]
Keeping tabs on native forests
Like farmland in Australia, native forests struggle with drought and flooding, so future management decisions need more sophisticated systems to monitor and manage their water needs. […]
Flinders helps drive new era for sustainable manufacturing
3D printing spinal implants for people managing debilitating pain, trialling advanced manufacturing technologies and producing sustainable concrete – these are a few of the projects at […]
Unlocking new fields for fluid flow
The Earth’s magnetic field quietly supports life on the planet and now, for the first time, its invisible powers have been used to create new nano […]
Birdsong may help find a mate
In birds, singing behaviours play a critical role in mating and territory defence. Although birdsong can signal individual quality and personality, very few studies have explored […]