Using microbes to battle pollution
The ability of bacteria to remove pollutants from soil, water, mine waste and other environments could be supercharged by a ‘friendly’ compatible virus, according to a […]
Forgotten fossil helps rewrite part of animal evolution
An international study led by Flinders University has looked in places others haven’t before – and opened a new chapter to life on Earth. Analysis of […]
ARC projects go underground for answers
Two new environmental research projects at Flinders University are going underground, after receiving Australian Research Council (ARC) grants. Flinders College of Science and Engineering Professor Gavin […]
Fresh eyes on Gondwana fish head
Flinders University researchers have taken a revealing look inside the head of one of the first animals to crawl from the water to live on land […]
New genomic insights for key snapper fisheries
Snapper are central to coastal life across southern Australia, supporting fisheries, local businesses, and regional tourism. New Flinders University research has found that although snapper populations […]
Climate changing whale breeding
The tide has turned on the conservation success story of the southern right whale. Once considered a global conservation success story, the species is now emerging […]
How social animals can spread diseases
Whales, dolphins and other marine mammals are highly social, but those social ties can also help diseases spread through populations of rare or threatened species. New […]
Drone monitoring helps dolphins
Australia’s beloved dolphin populations face growing pressures from environmental changes and human activity, increasing the need for reliable, accessible and non-invasive tools to monitor their health […]
SA device filters microfibres from washing
A single laundry load containing synthetic clothing can release thousands of plastic microfibres from nylon, acrylic and polyester materials. Lab testing of an SA-made washing machine […]