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Climate change could hasten the release of ‘time-travelling’ pathogens from melting permafrost and ice that have been trapped for millennia. Their emergence increases threats to the global environment and even humanity itself.While…

Tonnes of mining waste is being dumped at Flinders University’s College of Science and Engineering – all for a good cause.The major new initiative will focus on scaling up improved methods for acid mine drainage assessment and…

When specialist care, outpatient departments or even a doctor’s appointment means driving long distances, managing, and recovering from heart disease can be difficult.To address the problem, Flinders University has led the development and…

In a world first, ophthalmology experts at Flinders University will trial an early intervention laser treatment that will prevent people at high risk of glaucoma from developing loss of sight from the disease.Glaucoma is a disease linked…

Breastfeeding gives baby the ‘best start’ in life, according to the World Health Organization, and research also supports its usefulness in helping mothers to recover from pregnancy – particularly for heavier women.To mark the World…

Increasing urbanisation is reducing biodiversity with cities proving harsh places for many of Australia’s native wildlife to live – not least magnificent birds of prey which face lack of habitat, high buildings and disturbance by car…

A landmark Electric Vehicle charging station showcasing award-winning bidirectional vehicle-to-grid technology has been unveiled at Flinders University.The State Government-backed project showcases a collaboration between ENGIE and…

An online treatment program has the capacity to help adolescents with anorexia nervosa, focusing on shifting thinking styles that reduce barriers to effective treatment.Flinders University Senior Lecturer in Psychology and clinical…

New research that flips an existing therapy model will introduce a whole new way of treating sleep apnoea.Professor Danny Eckert, Director at the Adelaide Institute for Sleep Health: Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute Sleep…

Flinders University is now the home of The Embrace Impact Lab, a new health and wellbeing research initiative to help young Australians and their parents tackle body image issues, supporting a national campaign led by 2023 Australian of…