Environment
Report finds AI and Blockchain could transform Australia’s transport sector
Curtin University-led research has found that applications of Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain Technology are set to revolutionise the transport sector…
Curtin research to guide supply and use of native seeds for global restoration
Curtin academics have led the production of a world-first standards document to guide the supply and use of native seeds…
Study finds Perth’s urban reptiles are accumulating toxic levels of rat poison
Curtin University-led research has found that common reptile species in Perth are accumulating rat poisons at an alarming rate, posing…
Curtin research finds first African carder bees to reach Western Australia
Curtin research has recorded the first known appearance of Pseudoanthidium (Immanthidium) repetitum, the African carder bee, in Western Australia and…
O Christmas Tree: DNA shows WA’s largest parasitic plant adapts to climate
A closer look at DNA from south-western Australia’s native Nuytsia floribunda, known as the WA Christmas Tree, has found that…
New biodiversity research project aims to heal land and people
An innovative new research project will aim to advance reconciliation in Australia by bringing together scientific expertise, history and Indigenous…
Eminent Curtin botanist recognised at 2019 Australian Native Plant Awards
Curtin University has congratulated respected restoration biologist John Curtin Distinguished Professor Kingsley Dixon on being honoured at the 2019 Australian…
Central Kimberley reef communities survive global coral bleaching
Remote reef communities in the central inshore Kimberley survived the 2016 global bleaching event, giving hope to Western Australian marine…
Curtin’s Professor Phil Bland named joint winner of Scientist of the Year
Curtin University has congratulated Professor Phil Bland on being named a joint winner of the Scientist of the Year at…
The future is modular
Construction and demolition waste currently contributes to at least 40 per cent of Australia’s landfill. With many homes in Australia…