Kangaroos reveal ‘upside-down’ evolution
New research led by Flinders University argues thick tooth enamel helped kangaroos chart an unconventional evolution story, compared to the animals of other continents. A 50-million-year […]
Making waves in nano material science
Just as swirly, wave-like patterns can appear on computer screen when pixels do not align, new research led by Flinders University is investigating atomic-scale ‘moiré patterns’ […]
Novel water filter finds nanoplastics
With plastic pollution reaching hazardous levels around the world, concern is rising about the purity and safety of drinking water. Researchers at Flinders University are working […]
Kidney cells exposed to nanoplastics
As concerns rise about the effects of tiny plastic particles on human health, Flinders University researchers have led new research on whether nanoplastics can accumulate or […]
Flinders innovative early career researchers awarded by Australian Research Council
Flinders University has achieved a strong result in the latest ARC Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA) round, securing seven projects worth $3.67 million for funding […]
Flinders finds success with ARC
Thirteen Flinders projects have found success this week with the Australian Research Council, awarded more than $9 million across the ARC’s Discovery and Linkage schemes. The […]
Wetsuits tested for shark bite resistance
Australian shark experts have tested four bite-resistant materials to assess their ability to reduce injuries and blood loss. While internal and crushing injuries may still occur, […]
Island haven a ‘genetic trap’ without intervention
Kangaroo Island in South Australia is home to a large, mostly disease-free koala population which, at first glance, looks like a conservation success story. However, new […]
Laureate fellowship for biologist fighting antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria pose a growing threat to food crops and livestock, but promising new methods to destroy them are being introduced by a synthetic biology researcher […]