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Curtin partners in two national research initiatives awarded $70 million

Curtin University researchers will play significant roles in two major Cooperative Research Centre projects, Future Energy Exports (FEnEx-CRC) and Transformations in Mining Economies (CRC-TiME).

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Curtin partners in two national research initiatives awarded $70 million
Curtin study finds strength-based coding clubs benefit autistic teenagers

Thursday 12 Mar 2020By Lucien Wilkinson

Curtin study finds strength-based coding clubs benefit autistic teenagers

Autistic teenagers who participate in computer coding clubs that utilise their skill strengths show improved confidence and self-esteem, health and wellbeing, and social relationships.

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Coral reefs ‘weathering’ the pressure of globalisation

Wednesday 11 Mar 2020By Curtin University

Coral reefs ‘weathering’ the pressure of globalisation

More information about the effects human activities have on Southeast Asian coral reefs has been revealed

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Curtin researchers develop new software to track and improve teamwork

Tuesday 03 Mar 2020By Lucien Wilkinson

Curtin researchers develop new software to track and improve teamwork

Curtin University researchers have developed a new web-based tool that can track and measure teamwork in ‘real-time’, potentially improving workplace practices for teams.

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Astronomers detect biggest explosion in the history of the Universe

Friday 28 Feb 2020By Curtin University

Astronomers detect biggest explosion in the history of the Universe

Scientists studying a distant galaxy cluster have discovered the biggest explosion seen in the Universe since the Big Bang.

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New research sheds light on the unique ‘call’ of Ross Sea killer whales

Wednesday 26 Feb 2020By Lauren Sydoruk

New research sheds light on the unique ‘call’ of Ross Sea killer whales

New Curtin University-led research has found that the smallest type of killer whale has 28 different complex calls, comprising a combination of burst-pulse sounds and whistles.

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Choosing net zero energy homes

Tuesday 25 Feb 2020By Zoe Taylor

Choosing net zero energy homes

We check the ‘star ratings’ and reviews before we buy dishwashers, washing machines and refrigerators. Yet it remains a challenge to build and run an eco-friendly, energy-efficient home.

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Curtin study finds personal data fears stop people using mobile health apps

Monday 24 Feb 2020By Lucien Wilkinson

Curtin study finds personal data fears stop people using mobile health apps

New Curtin University research has found a lack of understanding about the security of their personal data is a major barrier to many Australians using mobile health apps.

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From WA to the Moon

Thursday 20 Feb 2020By Anita Shore

From WA to the Moon

Curtin’s planetary scientists will contribute to remote operations on the Moon and Mars as part of an exciting new Australian space consortium.

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Digital work design will benefit future workforce

Wednesday 19 Feb 2020By Lucien Wilkinson

Digital work design will benefit future workforce

New Curtin University-led research has found that the introduction of new technologies such as artificial intelligence, robots and automation into the workforce could potentially benefit…

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