Global warming will lift agriculture weed threat
Invasive weeds pose a significant threat to global agriculture productivity – and their threat will become more pronounced if the earth’s climate is affected by increased […]
Yoga keeps seniors forever young
Observing 90-year-old yoga practitioners has convinced Flinders University researcher Associate Professor Kathy Arthurson that maintaining yoga exercise is an important means for seniors to maintain youthful […]
Fire-power for the mind in warfare
Improving the cognitive performance of fighters in war is a minefield of possibility and Flinders University researchers are investigating the use of augmented reality (AR) to […]
AI unlocks rhythms of ‘deep sleep’
Algorithms and deep learning has enabled Flinders University sleep researchers to dive deep into one of the mysteries of sleep health. They have used machine learning […]
Archaeologists reveal rock art’s big little secret
Australian archaeologists have discovered some of the most detailed examples of rare, small-scale rock art in the form of miniature stencils in a rockshelter traditionally owned […]
Insomnia treatment improves sleep apnoea severity
Insomnia and Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) are common sleep disorders which can happen together in the same person, but a new study suggests Cognitive Behavioural Therapy […]
Building blocks for ‘green’ construction
Revolutionary ‘green’ types of bricks and construction materials could be made from recycled PVC, waste plant fibres or sand with the help of a remarkable new […]
Child’s play lost in pandemic fear
Social and community disruptions caused by the COVID-19 restrictions could have a lasting effect on child wellbeing, Flinders University researchers warn. While health, safety and education […]
Ecosystem diversity drives origin of new shark and ray species
What drives the evolution of new species of sharks and rays? Traditionally, scientists thought it required species to be separated by geographic or spatial barriers, however […]