by Matilda Meikle | Jan 22, 2025 | Environment, Science
124 women and non-binary STEMM experts will set off for Antarctica on January 28 as part of a program designed to address global sustainability issues. The initiative is run by Homeward Bound, and will be the seventh time the not-for-profit has led an expedition to...
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 8, 2024 | Environment, Science
Researchers are using spinning fibres to support development in the Northern Territory. Using a high-end nanofibre 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 | Oct 11, 2024 | Environment
While demand for steel continues to soar, progress on efficiency and clean production methods has slowed notably. According to Create Digital, steel production is now the most carbon-intensive industry in the world, making up around 11 percent of global carbon...
by Esha Walia | Sep 25, 2024 | Agriculture, Environment, Science
According to a recent news release by Flinders University, due to increasing fish oil costs, Australian aquaculture operators are seeking more sustainable ways to feed yellowtail kingfish in order to enable more commercial production of the species. Thanks to the new...
