Research
Curtin blazes a trail for resources research commercialisation
Curtin University has been named the first of Australia’s Trailblazer universities to receive a share of more than $242 million…
Mobile device use can help or hinder bonding with babies in the womb
New Curtin research has found how and why parents used mobile devices during pregnancy was an important factor in whether…
Data scientists turn a new page for open-access books
A Curtin University team of data scientists and software developers will help take open-access books to a sophisticated digital future…
Astronomers detect galactic space laser
A powerful radio-wave laser, called a ‘megamaser’, has been observed by the MeerKAT telescope in South Africa. The record-breaking find…
Federal funding boost for Curtin project to help at-risk youth
A Curtin University youth crime prevention project will receive almost $1.5 million in federal funding announced today by Federal Minister…
Curtinnovation a chance to embark on journey of collaboration with Curtin
A game-changing cybersecurity platform, a data-driven program helping businesses, schools and households reduce their carbon footprint and a smart microchip…
New ‘crime scene investigation’ may save endangered carnivorous plants
Researchers have combined macro photography with DNA metabarcoding to create a new botanical “CSI” tool that may hold the key…
Curtin research secures funding in latest ARC Linkage Program
Curtin University researchers will investigate fighting a plant pandemic threatening Australia’s native botanicals and further examine “life’s most essential molecule”,…
Nine out of 10 Aussies have low vitamin D intakes, Curtin study shows
A new Curtin University study has found 95 per cent of Australians have low vitamin D intakes, with researchers recommending…
Planting the seed for new soil carbon systems to address climate change
The Soil and Landscape Science Group (SLSG) at Curtin University will work with an international team to develop next generation…