The hopes, fears and realities of weight loss surgery
The statistics tell us that rates of gastric banding and other weight loss surgery are rising steeply, yet very little is known about the experiences of people who undergo it.
New research shows white sharks use sun to hunt prey
White Sharks – the world’s largest predatory fish – have the impressive ability to follow the direction of the sun to hunt their prey, new research from Flinders University reveals.
Spinal procedure no longer such a pain in the back
Researchers at Flinders University’s Medical Device Partnering Program (MDPP) will design a new medical device that could change the way spinal surgeries are delivered.
Scimex launch: taking research to the world
Scimex, a new online media portal for journalists to access breaking science news and expertise, was launched at Flinders University Victoria Square.
Getting to the point of parenting
While most parents might think they know why they have children, research suggests this age-old question, in fact, remains mostly unanswered.
Research gives new hope in the fight against gun crime
A Flinders University forensic scientist’s gunshot residue research could provide a previously unachievable level of detail about gun crimes in the absence of a firearm or spent bullet cartridge.
Law graduate harnesses power of print in Bangladesh
A Flinders University law graduate from Bangladesh has been using the power of print to push for better labour rights and protection for economic migrants in his home country.
Shining stars of student research
Student research into adolescent sleep, early autism detection and chemical weapons are among the winners of Flinders University’s 2015 Best Student Paper Awards.
The worrying new face of Adelaide ‘ice’ use
Soaring use of the methamphetamine ‘ice’ could be because of an increasing normalisation of the drug among groups of high achieving young people beyond the normal user profile.