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Growing more with less earns new seed technology top Curtinnovation Award
A breakthrough seed technology that could help farmers grow more food while using less fertiliser has been named the overall winner of the 2026 Curtinnovation Awards. Rhizobacterial Enhanced Seeds, developed by Curtin researchers Dr Mohammad Farzam and Dr Rebecca Swift, took out the prestigious Griffith Hack Overall Award for its potential to improve crop yields while reducing chemical inputs. The…
Older Australians in the dark about osteoporosis, Curtin research finds
New Curtin University research has found a concerning lack of knowledge about osteoporosis among older Australians, with many unaware of the exercises that can protect their bones and reduce their risk of falls. A Curtin University study of more than 1,400 Australians aged 50 and over has found people have a surprisingly low level of knowledge about osteoporosis – a…
Children who lose a parent twice as likely to develop mental health disorders
A new, large-scale Curtin University study has found children who experience parental loss are twice as likely to develop a mental health disorder, compared to those living with both parents. Researchers used data from families across Australia and found 21.4 per cent of children who experienced parental loss had a diagnosable mental disorder such as anxiety, depression or ADHD, compared…
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New scholarship broadens horizon for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander medical students
Curtin University has launched a new scholarship to help more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students become doctors and grow…
Part-time uni students need more support, ACSES research reveals
Expanded access to Government financial support, additional public transport subsidies and more flexible assessment deadlines are among 12 recommendations in…
Curtin’s Young Poppies named among WA’s top emerging scientists
Five Curtin University researchers have been named 2026 Western Australian Young Tall Poppy Science Awards winners for work spanning cancer…
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Podcast - The Future Of
Urban Bushland Pt 2: Jirdarup, volunteers and sandpits
The Future Of, Ep 151 | 16:56
The Australian bush is unlike anywhere else on Earth. Meet the people bringing urban bushland areas back to life.
Urban Bushland Pt 1: Jirdarup, restoration and best practice
The Future Of, Ep 150 | 20:40
Just a stone's throw from Curtin is a bushland more biodiverse than Kings Park. Find out how a team of volunteers are not only conserving that bushland, but leading a daring restoration project.
Plastic: circular economy, zero waste and the global plastic crisis
The Future Of, Ep 149 | 35:39
Is plastic pollution a design flaw we can actually fix?
Energy: green tech, critical minerals and net zero
The Future Of, Ep 148 | 40:32
With oil costing more than US$100 a barrel, there’s never been a better time to go green. Meet some of the movers and shakers who are funding and fast-tracking clean energy solutions.