Wake-up call: Urgent action needed to tackle Australia’s sleep health issues
Australia is facing a silent public health crisis — and it’s happening while we sleep. A new report led by Flinders University reveals that despite growing evidence […]
Jamie Craig: SA Scientist of the Year
Flinders University has won three awards, including the prestigious 2024 South Australian Scientist of the Year, at the annual State Science Excellence and Innovation Awards. From […]
Brighter nights and darker days could lead to an early grave
A study of more than 13 million hours of data, collected from light sensors worn by 89,000 people, has found exposure to bright nights and dark […]
Daylight saving: a small change or a big impact?
Daylight saving – Sunday 6 October, 2am (AEST), clocks will turn forward 1 hour to 3am Daylight saving time starts this weekend in most states and […]
Light at the end of the tunnel for night workers
The use of circadian-informed lighting, where artificial lighting is synchronised to the natural biological rhythms or a person’s ‘body-clock’, significantly improves quality of sleep and work […]
New insights into sleep and mental health of athletes
From experiencing career-ending injuries to facing a barrage of criticism on social media, the 2024 Olympics have highlighted once again the physical and mental toll that […]
SA Young Tall Poppy of the Year 2024
Congratulations to Associate Professor Amy Reynolds on being named this year’s South Australia (SA) Young Tall Poppy. The award recognises Associate Professor Reynolds’ work on the […]
Sleep apnea solution could be right under your nose
Australian researchers have discovered that a bedtime nasal spray has the potential to reduce the severity of sleep apnea in people and lower their blood pressure. […]
Hope for treating sleep disorders, no pills required
Are sleeping pills the only solution for insomnia? Not according to Flinders University’s Dr Alexander Sweetman, who says that using self-guided digital behavioural therapy is an […]