Kids’ reading apps failing to deliver educational value
Many mobile apps claiming to support early reading skills in children fail to deliver actual educational benefit, with positive app store reviews seemingly driven by aesthetics […]
Flinders innovative early career researchers awarded by Australian Research Council
Flinders University has achieved a strong result in the latest ARC Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA) round, securing seven projects worth $3.67 million for funding […]
$4m ARC grants will boost marine, materials and molecular research
Exploring ancient submerged landscapes, developing materials for a sustainable future and decoding the molecular complexity of life are the focus of new Flinders University research projects […]
Mining waste used in concrete
Flinders University researchers are turning mining waste into a powerful tool for sustainable construction – proving that superior construction materials can be developed from unlikely sources. […]
Can robots help with reading?
Meeting key learning targets in primary school is important, and the early years are the best time to give some children extra help if they fall […]
Nut-cracker performance by bettongs
Native Australian animals range from high-hopping kangaroos to fast-running emus – but clever little bettongs also have a special ability to find and eat the food […]
Draft-time pressure on player welfare
The road to glory in the Australian Football League (AFL) is highly competitive, with as few as 0.01% of more than 640,000 young footballers and athletes […]
Improving energy supplies to remote communities
Remote First Nations communities in Australia experience ongoing energy insecurity due to geographic isolation, reliance on diesel, and uneven consumer protections relative to grid-connected households – […]
Eating alone linked to poorer nutrition in older adults
Older adults who regularly eat meals alone are more likely to experience poorer nutrition and health outcomes than those who share meals with others, new research […]