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Genetic diversity is the raw material that enables populations to evolve in response to changes in the environment – essentially, the more diversity the better.Rapid climate warming is challenging many species to evolve and adapt quickly…

The introduction of sensitive-content warning screens by Instagram is not effectively protecting vulnerable Internet users from the negative impact of graphic online imagery, according to new research from Flinders University.The results…

In collaboration with Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation and Little Heroes Foundation, Flinders University has announced the creation of the Little Heroes Professor of Child and Adolescent Mental Health at the Flinders…

The Australian Government is ramping up efforts to move to a more sustainable circular economy by 2030.With Australia’s chief scientist Dr Cathy Foley, Flinders University Professor John Spoehr, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Impact) and…

Flooding in the Murray-Darling Basin is creating ideal breeding conditions for many native species that have evolved to take advantage of the temporary conditions.Australian scientists have now developed virtual models of the Murray River…

People describe the sound of a dripping tap in the middle of the night as anything from annoying to torture. Others sleep through, seemingly oblivious.But if this common sound is keeping you awake, you can do something about it, writes…

A new Flinders University study has found why Southeast Asian seas produce more fish than the world’s largest coastal upwelling regions combined.While tropical oceans have been traditionally been considered low in both nutrients and…

Parents increased their involvement with children’s sport activities during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic – but new research shows that associated stresses had many parents considering the extent of their continued…

A new study of domestic and hospital drinking water systems found Legionella in 41% of samples – with Flinders University researchers making a key connection between the pathogen’s co-existence with a ‘host’ microorganism in all samples…

Weather extremes have become more frequent and intensive since the 1950s, and international hydrology experts are using new technology to map land areas subject to hotter, dryer conditions under climate change.Flinders University experts…