How a bird in the hand inspired a researcher’s quest to protect wetland species

The first bird Birgita Hansen held - a tiny red-capped plover - had a profound impact on her life. 

“It was the most magnificent creature in the hand,” she recalls. “And I thought, ‘This is amazing!’ From there, I developed a connection to shorebirds and found them fascinating.”

A Senior Research Fellow at Federation University’s Centre for eResearch and Digital Innovation, Dr Hansen’s childhood love of animals and study of zoology led to a passion for protecting shorebirds and their wetland habitat.

From waste to worth: Lithuanian researchers proposed a new method for wind turbine blade recycling

While wind energy is becoming one of the fastest-growing energy sources in the world, wind turbine blade waste emerges as a critical issue. Addressing this urgent environmental concern, Lithuanian researchers have developed an innovative solution claiming that the benefits of pyrolysis can help reduce pollution.