Media releases
Facial features to be used to diagnose pain in dementia sufferers
Undiagnosed pain of dementia sufferers could soon be measured by facial recognition technology, as part of an Electronic Pain Assessment…
Radioactivity muddles the alphabet of DNA
Curtin University researchers have shown natural radioactivity within DNA can alter chemical compounds, providing a new pathway for genetic mutation.…
New genetic screen for Down syndrome to reduce risks of invasive tests
Curtin University researchers have found a new non-invasive test for Down syndrome could increase detection rates and significantly reduce the…
Paul Bloxham appointed to Curtin Business School
Curtin University’s Business School (CBS) has added to its financial market and policy-making expertise with the appointment of Paul Bloxham,…
Curtin researchers reeling in the health benefits of fishing
Curtin University researchers are aiming to prove what anglers have long suspected – that recreational fishing has clear, measurable benefits…
Health providers’ attitudes affect cancer care; Curtin research
A Curtin University study has found that knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs of health practitioners influence the care people with cancer…
Buzz about visualisation at new HIVE
Western Australian visualisation, virtualisation and simulation researchers now have a new facility to meet their growing demands, with the opening…
Curtin professor recognised for research on ageing
A leading Curtin University researcher has been awarded the 2013 Council on the Ageing (COTA) Western Australia Champion for Seniors…
Telescope to track space junk using youth radio station
A combination of pop songs, talkback radio and cutting-edge science has enabled Australian astronomers to identify a way to prevent…
Astronomers reveal contents of mysterious black hole jets
An international team of astronomers, including a researcher from Curtin University, has answered a long standing question about the enigmatic…