Building blocks for ‘green’ construction
Revolutionary ‘green’ types of bricks and construction materials could be made from recycled PVC, waste plant fibres or sand with the help of a remarkable new […]
Ecosystem diversity drives origin of new shark and ray species
What drives the evolution of new species of sharks and rays? Traditionally, scientists thought it required species to be separated by geographic or spatial barriers, however […]
All pumped up for new-age rubber
Imagine a self-repairing rubber, or super-adhesive made entirely from waste materials. It sounds like science fiction or a scene from The Terminator, but researchers have discovered […]
Major flaws cast aside in Adani approval
Expert groundwater advice was systematically ignored or dismissed as part of the Adani Carmichael mine approval process, according to a new scientific review of Australian authorities […]
More resilient, nutrient-rich crops for the future
Crops that can better withstand harsher climatic conditions, have improved pest resistance and more micronutrients are among a flow of breakthroughs on the horizon, thanks to […]
Major push on public health in the South
Government, not-for-profit and community groups are joining forces this year to combat widening gaps in health standards and preventable disease in Adelaide’s southern suburbs. The new […]
Lessons from First Nations environmental land, water care
As drought, bushfire, large-scale agriculture and introduced species devastate biodiversity and long-term prosperity around the world, Indigenous academics are calling for a fresh look at the […]
Methamphetamine contamination remains in homes for years
The Breaking Bad movie El Camino story line focusing on drug production is more relevant than ever- with a new study revealing methamphetamine contamination in houses is […]
Coastal scientists dig into career barriers
Female geoscientists are calling for more women in senior positions to reduce barriers to success in their profession. Dr Graziela Miot da Silva, Senior Lecturer in […]