Environment
New study reveals devastating impact of cane toads approaching the Pilbara
New Curtin University research has found invasive cane toads are on track to reach Western Australia’s Pilbara region within the…
Devilishly distinctive new bee species discovered in WA Goldfields
A new native bee species with tiny devil-like “horns” named Megachile (Hackeriapis) lucifer has been discovered in Western Australia’s Goldfields,…
Outfoxed: New research reveals Australia’s rapid red fox invasion
One of Australia’s most devastating invasive predators took just 60 years to colonise the whole continent, according to new research…
Burning issue: study finds fire a friend to some bees, a foe to others
New Curtin University research has found the impact of bushfires and prescribed burns on global bee populations is highly varied,…
Curtin powers global push to find life on Mars and advance autonomy
Curtin University is helping unlock the secrets of life on Mars and advance next-generation robotics and autonomous systems, with two…
Developing a National Indigenous Environmental Research Network
More than 300 people have contributed to a nationwide consultation over the past two years to deliver a co-designed case…
Cosmic glass found only in Australia reveals ancient asteroid impact
Curtin researchers have helped uncover evidence of a mysterious giant asteroid impact, hidden not in a crater but in tiny…
Earth’s history written in the stars: zircon crystals reveal galactic influence
New Curtin University research has uncovered a striking link between the structure of our galaxy and the evolution of Earth’s…
New research uncovers a ‘ghost’ of the Australian bush
A new species of a native bushland marsupial – closely related to the kangaroo – has been discovered but is…
Ancient rocks reveal continent-breaking forces and critical mineral origins
Rare rocks buried deep beneath central Australia have revealed the origins of one of the world’s most promising new deposits…