Flinders University PHD candidate Jessica Phillips in Adelaide, South Australia.

Technology

Egg unboiling machine extracts DNA from preserved museum samples

The Australian device that famously unboiled an egg is now being used to recover DNA from museum specimens preserved in formaldehyde.

Environment

Shining a light on clownfish survival

Exposure to artificial light in coral reefs is stifling the clownfish’s ability to reproduce, further impacting the species made famous by the movie Finding Nemo.

Health & Medical

Tiny blood flow sensor filed for patent

South Australian researchers are developing a tiny fibre-optic sensor, which has the potential to change the way blood flow is monitored.

Health & Medical

AI used to develop better flu vaccine

A powerful seasonal flu vaccine developed using a sugar adjuvant and artificial intelligence is headed to the US for clinical trials.

Technology

Cybersecurity centre to defend democracy

Australia and the United States are joining forces to battle online threats such as fake news and foreign meddling in elections through a new cybersecurity centre in Adelaide.