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 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 | 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...
by Matilda Meikle | Sep 20, 2024 | Environment
A new study has found that certain traits in geese can lead to better breeding success. Bird behaviour experts from Flinders University and the University of Vienna studied a group of captive greylag geese to determine the reproductive benefits of well-matched...
