Unlocking palaeontology data
Decades of fossil-related data collected by Flinders University researchers will soon be available for open access thanks to a new collaboration with eResearch@Flinders.
Flinders scientist unveils ancient fossil fish
An ancient fossil fish that lived 423 million years ago – representing the earliest large vertebrate predator in the fossil record – has been described by Flinders University palaeontologist Dr Brian Choo.
Kiwi no dwarf, and may have migrant ancestors
The kiwi is not a dwarf version of a distant ancestor but more likely evolved from a tiny bird that could have flown from Australia, according to a Flinders palaeontologist.
Palaeo conference commemorates historic expedition
Palaeontology conference will change the way we think about vertebrate evolution and the history of the Australian fauna.
Ancient fishes had abs
The discovery of ancient fishes with rippling abdominal muscles shows that palaeontology still holds an important role in modern science.
Serious side of fascinating science
Battling irrationalism is science’s biggest challenge, according to leading palaeontologist Professor John Long.
Renowned fossil hunter joins Flinders
He has rewritten the history of evolution and is the author of 27 popular and academic science books – now, Professor John Long is at Flinders.