Research
Australia’s deadly eruptions the reason for the first mass extinction
A Curtin University researcher has shown that ancient volcanic eruptions in Australia 510 million years ago significantly affected the climate,…
Effective planning can ensure Pilbara’s long-term viability
Timely development of physical infrastructure and effective economic diversification can secure the long-term future of the Pilbara. This is amongst…
Seafood and eat it: training the next generation of chefs
Australia is renowned for its abundance of quality seafood but many young chefs are not comfortable working with ocean produce…
Astronomers harness the galaxy’s biggest telescope to make most precise measurement of spinning star
An international team of astronomers has made a measurement of a distant neutron star that is one million times more…
Curtin research tackles depression in primary school kids
Curtin University researchers have trialled a program which has shown potential to significantly reduce short-term depressive symptoms and emotional difficulties…
Game on: protecting your child’s health in an electronic world
Researchers at Curtin University have developed a set of guidelines to help protect the physical and psychosocial health of children…
Astronomers observe corkscrew nature of light from a distant black hole
For the first time an international team of astronomers has measured circular polarisation in the bright flash of light from…
Exercise independently linked to heart health and living longer
Curtin University researchers have found exercise can significantly protect against heart disease, regardless of lifestyle factors such as smoking, cholesterol…
Telehealth could keep patients with heart conditions out of hospital
Curtin University researchers have received funding to trial nurse-supported telehealth to manage treatment of patients with chronic heart failure. Dr…
It’s red, it’s blue: new colour boosts forensic fingerprint detection
Forensic investigators may soon be able to use a new, more effective and low-cost method of detecting latent (invisible) fingerprints,…