Preparing for future natural disasters
Professor Paul Arbon is Director of the Torrens Resilience Initiative at Flinders University. The devastating flooding through the south-eastern regions of Australia reminds us of the […]
Native bee key to social evolution
Studying the unusual social behaviour of an Australian native bee has enabled Flinders University researchers to obtain a clear understanding about the earliest stages of social […]
Sharks lose natural response with prey if not rewarded
New research studying the behaviour of Port Jackson sharks has captured their astute ability to realise when the smell of natural prey doesn’t lead to a […]
Flinders remains in the news
Three years after the remains of Captain Matthew Flinders were re-discovered by archaeologists beneath Euston train station in London, the famed explorer and navigator – who […]
Killer whale DNA reveals distinct ties
Scientists have discovered that Australasian killer whales revolve around matrilineal ties after using DNA to determine their populations across the region. Killer whales are the ocean’s […]
Fossil expands ancient fish family tree
A second ancient lungfish has been discovered in Africa, adding another piece to the jigsaw of evolving aquatic life forms more than 400 million years ago. […]
Kangaroo-sized flying turkey once roamed Australia
A giant, flying turkey as tall as a kangaroo is among five extinct large megapode birds discovered by palaentologists at Flinders University. All five birds were […]
Dying2Learn supports National Palliative Care Week
To raise awareness and understanding about palliative care, Flinders has created some useful resources from the Dying2Learn MOOC (Massive Open Online Course). Dying2Learn was developed and run […]
Ageing population ‘a boon to assistive tech sector’ – AITI
Ageing populations and increasing demand for improved quality of life for the rising number of people with disabilities present an opportunity for South Australia to become […]