Global human population pushing Earth past breaking point
The Earth has already exceeded its ability to support the global population sustainably, with new research warning of increasing pressure on food security, climate stability, and […]
AI sheds light on an ancient gaming mystery
For the first time, an international research team has harnessed artificial intelligence (AI) to decode the rules of an ancient board game, pioneering a new way […]
White sharks not always fearful of killer whales
While killer whales (Orcinus orca) can trigger immediate departure of white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias), extended absences from their aggregation sites are also part of the sharks’ […]
Turning team spirit into wildlife action
Lions, tigers, wolves, leopards, and bears are some the world’s favourite sport symbols, but while they thrive on jerseys, many of these species are at risk […]
$4m ARC grants will boost marine, materials and molecular research
Exploring ancient submerged landscapes, developing materials for a sustainable future and decoding the molecular complexity of life are the focus of new Flinders University research projects […]
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 […]
ARC Linkage wins for school lunches and environmental protection projects
Vital research is getting underway at Flinders University to protect the Doongmabulla Springs in Queensland from the potential impacts of mining and to explore boosting childhood […]
Road crash injuries are on the rise in Australia – how can we stop them?
Hospitalisation rates for road crashes have steadily increased over the past 10 years, with men, regional communities and pedestrians bearing the brunt. Led by Dr Ali […]
Global population growth will impact countries unfairly – what the modelling shows
What is the impact of climate change in your country? Global ecologist Professor Corey Bradshaw suggests countries with rising populations and weaker economies are the most […]