Plastic: circular economy, zero waste and the global plastic crisis

The Future Of, episode 149: Plastic

Is plastic pollution a design flaw we can actually fix? Associate Professor Atiq Zaman explains why recycling alone won’t solve the plastic crisis.

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Early intervention, lifelong impact: Rethinking youth mental health

Wednesday 6 May 2026

At our first Research Rumble for 2026, Curtin experts will share how their research is being translated into practical action to improve youth mental health outcomes across the country.

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Scientists solve long-standing mystery behind perfectly preserved ‘sea reptile’ fossils

The study focuses on a three-dimensionally preserved ichthyosaur.

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