by Matilda Meikle | Dec 9, 2024 | Environment, Science
Scientists have used virtual reality gaming to test the reactions of insects, with surprising results. A team led by Flinders University has employed virtual reality and advanced entertainment technology to study the aerodynamic patterns of flying insects. The aim is...
by Matilda Meikle | Dec 6, 2024 | Environment
A study of shellfish reefs has revealed the missing step for conserving Australia’s endangered fish species. Led by Flinder’s University, the study is hoping for new insight into how shellfish reefs, made up of oysters, mussels and razor clams, contribute to marine...
by Matilda Meikle | Nov 11, 2024 | Technology
The Australian government has proposed social media bans for children under 16 years of age. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese cited the harm these platforms cause to children as the reason for the new regulations, which will be discussed in parliament later this week....
by Matilda Meikle | Nov 8, 2024 | Environment, Science
Researchers are using spinning fibres to support development in the Northern Territory. Using a high-end nanofiber fabrication facility on the Casuarina Campus, researchers from Charles Darwin University (CDU) are developing fibres 10 to 100 times finer than spider’s...
by Matilda Meikle | Nov 1, 2024 | Business
In 2025, Campbells Wines will be celebrating its 155th anniversary. The company’s story began back in 1870, when John Campbell left the goldfields to join the first winegrowers of Rutherglen. Over the next five generations, the family continued to expand their...
