Scientists Show Electronic Technology Can Save People From Shark Bites
The deployment of personal electronic deterrents is an effective way to prevent future deaths and injuries. With shark bites increasing in countries like Australia —…
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Rare Australian Native Bee Found After 100 Years
Rainforest degradation, wildfire reducing species. A widespread field search for a rare Australian native bee not recorded for almost a century has found it’s been…
Conservation Paradox: The Pros and Cons of Recreational / Trophy Hunting
Recreational hunting — especially hunting of charismatic species for their trophies — raises ethical and moral concerns. Yet recreational hunting is frequently suggested as a…
Making Protein “Superfood” From Single-Cell Marine Algae
Marine microalgae-based cellular agriculture is a promising new way to sustainably produce plant-based ‘meat’ and healthy ‘superfoods’ for the future. Researchers at Flinders University’s Centre…
Pioneering Sensory Neuron Replication: New Technique to Fast-Track Pain Research
Scientists have for the first time established a sensory neuron model able to mass-reproduce two key sensory neuron types involved in pain sensation, enabling the…
New Forensic DNA Technology to Combat Terrorism – Dust on Boots, Baggage Can Track Down Suspects
Forensic science experts at Flinders University are refining an innovative counter-terrorism technique that checks for environmental DNA in the dust on clothing, baggage, shoes, or…
Australian Night Bees Recorded Foraging in Darkness for the First Time
A new study has identified two Australian bees that have adapted their vision at night for the first time. Australian bees are known for pollinating…
Good Vibrations for New Energy: Nanogenerator “Scavenges” Power From Surroundings
Imagine a mobile phone charger that doesn’t need a wireless or main power source. Or a pacemaker with inbuilt organic energy sources within the human…
Our Species Is Still Evolving: Forearm Artery Reveals Humans Evolving From Changes in Natural Selection
Study shows our species is still evolving and changes in natural selection could be the major reason. Humans haven’t developed genetic mutations for telepathy or…
A Dream Come True: Relief for People With Obstructive Sleep Apnea Who Struggle With CPAP Masks
A trial of a simple yet effective surgery has led Australian experts to promote it as an option to specialists around the world for managing…
29,000 Years of Aboriginal History: Uncovering New Layers of River Murray Occupation
The known timeline of the Aboriginal occupation of South Australia’s Riverland region has been vastly extended by new research led by Flinders University in collaboration…
Get Your Hands Dirty for Health: Call to Restore Urban Biodiversity, Post COVID-19 Pandemic
Billions of people using the Earth’s resources and changing or destroying ecosystems are not only creating the global environmental and climate crisis, but also compromising…
Fossil Discovered in the 1960s Finally Reveals Its Secrets: New Plant Species That Lived About 365 Million Years Ago
Antoine Champreux, a PhD student in the Global Ecology Lab at Flinders University, has catalogued the discovery of the new fern-like plant species as part…
Mysterious Australian Night Parrots May Not Be Much Better at Seeing in the Dark
Australia’s most elusive bird, the Night Parrot, may not be much better at seeing in the dark than other parrots active during the day. An…
Revolutionary ‘Green’ Bricks Made From Recycled Plastic and Organic Waste
New binding solution targets construction uses. Revolutionary ‘green’ types of bricks and construction materials could be made from recycled PVC, waste plant fibers or sand…
Hidden Murray River Rockshelter Reveals Aboriginal Art, Frontier Conflict and a Swastika
A hidden Murray River rockshelter speaks volumes about local Aboriginal and European settlement in the Riverland, with symbols of conflict — including a swastika symbol…
Evolutionary Origin of the Human Hand Revealed by Ancient Fish Fossil
An ancient fossil found in Canada reveals new insights into how the human hand evolved from fish fins. An ancient Elpistostege fish fossil found in…
Revealing Genetic Secrets Using DNA Extracted From Extinct and Ancient Museum Specimens
DNA proteins extracted using a vortex fluidic device (VFD) could help answer important questions about extinct and ancient museum specimens. DNA in preserved museum specimens…
