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 […]
Sustainability
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 […]
Restoration programs won’t save coral reefs
As coral bleaching and deaths become more widespread globally, experts are re-evaluating the benefits of restoration missions to reverse damage and protect some of the world’s […]
Protecting dolphins and other marine species
Marine scientists are calling for more focused management strategies and further interventions to secure the future of marine ecosystems and key fish species, as well as […]
New way to map marine park species
Well-designed marine parks can conserve marine life and their habitats, allow fish populations to recover, educate the public and support local economies. Marine scientists from Flinders […]
Coastal study supports beach planning
A new study has given key insights into South Australia’s coastal management by examining how Cape Dombey’s rocky headland in Robe on the state’s Limestone Coast […]