Research
Curtin computational chemist awarded prestigious Dorothy Hill Medal
A leading Curtin University computational chemist has been named the 2023 recipient of the Dorothy Hill Medal for her outstanding…
eDNA holds the key to safeguarding pollinators amid global declines: study
Curtin researchers have uncovered new evidence of western pygmy possums interacting with native flowers, providing the first eDNA study to…
Study finds silicon, gold and copper among new weapons against COVID-19
New Curtin research has found the spike proteins of SARS-CoV-2, a strain of coronaviruses that caused the COVID-19 pandemic, become…
Cultural tourism, international marketing and housing affordability key to revival of WA tourism sector
Released today by the Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre and the Tourism Research Cluster at Curtin University, the ‘Go Your Own…
Marine heatwaves decimate sea urchins, molluscs and more at Rottnest
Curtin University researchers believe rising sea temperatures are to blame for the plummeting number of invertebrates such as molluscs and…
Stealth surveillance system uses radio astronomy technology to detect artificial objects in space
Researchers from the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) have developed a low cost, portable sensor system which can…
Stress levels sky high for families of neurodiverse kids
New Curtin University-led research has found caregivers of neurodivergent children are more likely to experience clinically significant levels of stress,…
Industry titan set to lead Curtin’s cutting-edge mineral research hub
Curtin University has appointed Dr Ross Waring as Director of the Curtin-led Resources Technology and Critical Minerals Trailblazer hub, a…
Leading political expert named Dean of Global Futures at Curtin
Curtin University has appointed Professor Joe Siracusa as its first Dean of Global Futures in the Faculty of Humanities. Professor…
Short-term bang of fireworks has long-term impact on wildlife: study
Popular fireworks should be replaced with cleaner drone and laser light shows to avoid the “highly damaging” impact on wildlife,…