Research
Ancient DNA shows moa were fine until humans arrived
A study by Curtin University researchers and colleagues from Denmark and New Zealand strengthens the case for human involvement in…
Four new John Curtin Distinguished Professors announced
Curtin University has awarded four outstanding academics the prestigious title of John Curtin Distinguished Professor. Curtin University Vice-Chancellor, Professor Deborah…
No right to work – a look inside the lives of asylum seekers
Asylum seekers living in Australian communities without the right to work are battling distress and fear, a new study from…
New fast and furious black hole found
A team of Australian and American astronomers have been studying nearby galaxy M83 and have found a new superpowered small…
Sharing the Boom in Western Australia…but how equally?
Western Australians have seen clear benefits from the mining boom – but not all have benefitted equally, with the State’s…
Curtin app to regulate alcohol intake and breastfeeding times
Curtin University research has helped in the development of a Smartphone app to assist breastfeeding mothers to regulate the timing…
Curtin researchers powering towards extreme batteries
Chemical engineers at Curtin University have discovered a way to make rechargeable batteries – such as those found in laptops…
Sea lion? Take a snap to help Curtin research
Taken a snap of a sea lion? Upload it to www.whiskerpatrol.org and you can help Curtin University marine biologists test…
Genetic discovery to keep crops disease-free
Curtin University researchers have found a way to breed disease-resistant wheat with no downside, potentially bringing multi-million dollar savings to…
Research shows wallabies lose on the pokies
Biologists have recently discovered that a wallaby’s perception of colour is more similar to a dog than a quokka, sparking…