How prehistoric jaws shaped evolution
Long before dinosaurs appeared on Earth, fierce predatory fish developed crushing jaws and sharp teeth to survive and diversify in ancient oceans. Flinders University researchers have […]
Testing for ocean health and carbon capture
Our oceans are in trouble and new research from Flinders University shows how changes in diatoms (microalgae) could further undermine the foundation of aquatic life’s food […]
Deep dive for ARC fellowships
Four Flinders University researchers have been awarded almost $4.5 million in the latest round of Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowships. The grants will support research […]
Jaw-dropping news on the Tassie tiger
A new study led by Flinders University has flipped the historic narrative about Australia’s thylacine, finding the native apex predator known as the ‘Tasmanian tiger’ was […]
Longer lasting rechargeable batteries take shape
While soaring demand for lithium-ion batteries pushes prices higher, Flinders University experts are making headway into launching a safe and more sustainable zinc-iodine rechargeable battery. In […]
Shedding light on dodo’s ‘bird brain’
The Mauritian dodo – a global symbol of human-caused extinction, and one of the world’s largest pigeons – may not have deserved its reputation as silly […]
Surprising new theory for leap in evolution
An international study led by Flinders University has found a fertile area of inspiration to explain an important step in evolution – and it’s a whole […]
Tests target better treatment of lung infections
Lung infections are a constant risk for people living with cystic fibrosis (CF), a life-threatening genetic disorder which impairs lung function, predisposes people to persistent airway […]
Climate change outrage fires up protests
Around the world, hundreds of thousands of people engage in conventional protests – and sometimes more radical forms of action – in the face of environmental […]