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 […]
High time for ‘smart’ offshore energy plan
Moves to explore and drill for oil and gas in the Great Australian Bight highlight the need for Australia to develop a sustainable offshore energy planning […]
Shifting sands yield clues to future coastal management
Sand dunes provide important signs about climate change – and now scientists are using them to forecast the future of coastal environments and marginal farming areas […]
Global warning on coast care
Flinders Professor Patrick Hesp will deliver the 10 Commandments of Coastal Management at an international geography conference this month. He points to unprecedented growth in global […]
Flinders environment student wins Channel 9 award
Flinders University student and environmentalist Saskia Gerhardy is among the South Australian winners of the Channel 9 Young Achiever Awards.