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 […]
SA device filters microfibres from washing
A single laundry load containing synthetic clothing can release thousands of plastic microfibres from nylon, acrylic and polyester materials. Lab testing of an SA-made washing machine […]
New way to tackle marine litter
Testing for levels of microplastic contamination in marine plankton aims to help develop new ways to assess and manage the rising global pollution problem, Flinders University […]
How to help KI wildlife thrive
South Australia’s Kangaroo Island, recently rated No 2 ‘must-see’ 2024 holiday destination by Lonely Planet world travel guide, is still recovering from the devastating Black Summer bushfires […]
Plastic waste builds in waterways
Australia has a big problem with plastic waste, with millions of tonnes of household and industrial plastics breaking down in landfill, rivers and the sea every […]
Rising risks of plastic pollution
As millions of tonnes a year of microplastic waste mounts in marine environments, Flinders University scientists warn the ramifications to wildlife, food webs and human health […]
Microplastics flow into Gulf waters
Plastic pollution has been recorded in eight freshwater streams running into Gulf St Vincent, confirming the regular flow of microplastics into local marine environments – and […]
Not-so-tough Teflon
Ever noticed how your non-stick cookware wears thin over time? Scientists from Newcastle University and Flinders University have now been able to measure how millions of […]
Microplastics in the food chain
Plastic rubbish is everywhere and now broken-down microplastics have been found in variable concentrations in blue mussels and water within the intertidal zone at some of […]