Penguins struggle with intruders
Little penguin habitats and colonies are under threat from urban development and human activities, a new article in the journal Behaviour says. Flinders University animal behaviour […]
Feral pig campaign hits targets
The Black Summer bushfires of 2019-20, that razed more than half of the landscape on Kangaroo Island in South Australia, left an indelible mark on the […]
Going ‘green’ on organic cosmetics
Natural cosmetic products are popular among consumers, with the industry promoting their perceived eco-friendliness. However, both organic and synthetic shampoos, as well as personal care products, […]
ARC funding for new land and social models
Grand visions for broad social reform and ecosystem research efforts will get underway in 2025, with timely funding from the Australian Research Council Linkage Projects scheme. […]
Grant support to address community challenges with new knowledge
Flinders University is empowering researchers on their journey to create a better world by providing seed funding grants to address community challenges with new knowledge. The […]
Good sounds for saving soil
Music and noise can evoke many responses in humans. Now Flinders University scientists are using soundwaves in soil to aid ecosystem recovery. In their latest study, […]
Honk if you’re in love
Birds of a feather flock together but strong pairing in geese has been shown to produce better breeding results, according to a new study. Focusing on […]
DECRA fellowships continue Flinders’ successful funding run
With one of the highest success rates in the country, Flinders University has been awarded $2.4 million in fellowships from the ARC Discovery Early Career Researcher […]
Underground ‘rave’ a sign soil is happy
Barely audible to human ears, healthy soils produce a cacophony of sounds in many forms – a bit like an underground rave concert of bubbles and […]