Media releases
Mental health, sleep disorders among risk factors for long-term concussion symptoms
A new Curtin University study has found almost half of people who experience a concussion still experience problems a year…
Mysterious hot rock deep underground threatens to throw out the rule book
The discovery of an unexpectedly hot rock beneath Earth’s surface is challenging scientists’ understanding of how heat is distributed deep…
New Curtin study highlights opportunities to strengthen bereavement support in Australia’s paediatric intensive care units
Only two of Australia’s 11 dedicated children’s intensive care units provide formal follow-up support for families after the sudden death…
New program aims to build strong Aboriginal families from the very beginning
A new landmark Aboriginal-led program providing culturally safe, long-term support for Aboriginal mothers and children in the Bunbury region has…
New insights into coral reproductivity could help protect Australia’s reefs
Curtin University scientists have uncovered an important missing piece in the puzzle of how some coral reefs can recover from…
Curtin scientists recognised at 2026 Premier’s Science Awards
Curtin University researchers have taken home three major honours at the WA Premier’s Science Awards 2026, winning the Mid-Career Scientist,…
New resource helps people protect brain health and reduce dementia risk
With Western Australia projected to record the nation’s fastest growth in dementia cases, a new Curtin University-led resource aims to…
Hidden caves beneath the Nullarbor revealed by subtle surface trenches
Mysterious trenches stretching for kilometres across southern Australia’s Nullarbor Plain have been revealed as the surface footprints of deep, hidden…
Study reveals young onset dementia’s immense impact on families
Families caring for a loved one with young onset dementia are facing years of uncertainty, financial strain and emotional exhaustion…
New dementia warning sign hiding in our muscles, Curtin study finds
Losing muscle as we age could be an important warning sign for dementia, according to new Curtin University research. Researchers…