New research vessel for marine science in SA

A new coastal research vessel, RV Encounter, will support the investigations and training opportunities of Flinders University’s Marine and Coastal Research Consortium. The consortium comprises more […]

Sustainable food solutions on the doorstep

Urban agriculture should be treated as a serious farming method to help meet the global ambitions of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals for 2030, according […]

Golden opportunity to reduce toxic waste

A major discovery by an interdisciplinary team of experts in green chemistry, engineering and physics at Flinders University in Australia has found a safer and more […]

How drought affects our city’s trees

South Australia has experienced record-breaking low rainfall and high temperatures in the past 6-12 months, placing considerable strain on native vegetation and streetscapes. A new study […]

Unlocking new fields for fluid flow

The Earth’s magnetic field quietly supports life on the planet and now, for the first time, its invisible powers have been used to create new nano […]

Murray flood impacts short-lived

Many environmental responses to the largest River Murray flood in 70 years appear short-lived as ecosystems return to pre-flood conditions. The flood event in the South […]

New direction for data storage

A new material for high density data storage can be erased and recycled in a more efficient and sustainable way, providing a potential alternative to hard […]

Cutting down food waste

Composting and green bins are making their mark on recycling organic waste, but Australian households are still responsible for millions of tonnes of greenhouse-gas emitting food […]