All hail Joan, the flipside of papal history
Pink smoke over the Sistine Chapel? Evidence is building that an early pope from the 9th Century in the Middle Ages wore robes to express her […]
Bizarre ‘platypus fish’ found on Australia’s original reef
Scientists in Australia have discovered a remarkable ancient fish fossil with a long snout, reminiscent of a platypus bill. The fossil, named Brindabellaspis after the nearby […]
Nepal battles high child mortality
Medical intervention alone will not rectify Nepal’s appalling perinatal mortality rates, which are among the highest in the world. A Flinders University researcher has found that […]
Help needed for life-saving mission in PNG
The violent earthquake that rocked Papua New Guinea in early 2018 – causing devastating mud slides that trapped many communities in remote mountain areas – highlights […]
Accept yourself, and you’ll eat better
The battle to correct eating disorders has taken an interesting turn with researchers finding that acceptance of weight, body and appearance can be linked to promoting […]
African immigrants long for equality in society
Many African immigrants are wary of the Australian media’s coverage, a PhD’s study has found. While migrants from African countries comprise 6.3% of Australia’s population, there […]
Major conservation program activates ecology lab at Flinders
Flinders will play a key role in a new $45.7 million Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Australian Biodiversity and Heritage. An international research team […]
World-first way to fast-track drugs for killer disease
Flinders University researchers are pioneering a new and simple test to pick up signals of Motor Neuron Disease in patients.
Help to save rare humpback dolphins
Flinders researchers have confirmed the importance of the remote Ningaloo Reef in WA as a conservation site of significance for the rare and secretive Australian humpback dolphin.