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New report highlights challenges for mature workers in Australia

A new report released today by the ARC Centre of Excellence in Population Ageing Research (CEPAR) has found that many mature workers across Australia feel excluded in today’s workforce.

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New report highlights challenges for mature workers in Australia
Common asbestos lung disease does not increase risk of lung cancer

Tuesday 10 Dec 2019By Lauren Sydoruk

Common asbestos lung disease does not increase risk of lung cancer

People who are diagnosed with the most common form of asbestos-related lung disease are not at an increased risk of developing lung cancer later in life.

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Job seekers who lie to get the job are more likely to be ‘problem’ employees

Monday 09 Dec 2019By Lauren Sydoruk

Job seekers who lie to get the job are more likely to be ‘problem’ employees

Curtin University researchers have found that some job seekers are more likely than others to exaggerate their knowledge when applying for a competitive job.

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New eDNA tool research helps scientists find deep sea corals

Thursday 05 Dec 2019By Curtin University

New eDNA tool research helps scientists find deep sea corals

Curtin researchers have developed a promising new toolkit for monitoring threatened coral ecosystems by analysing environmental DNA (eDNA) extracted from waters off the coast of the Cocos…

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New biodiversity research project aims to heal land and people

Wednesday 04 Dec 2019By Yasmine Phillips

New biodiversity research project aims to heal land and people

An innovative new research project will aim to advance reconciliation in Australia by bringing together scientific expertise, history and Indigenous cultural knowledge.

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Curtin study finds native bees turning to polystyrene for nesting places

Wednesday 04 Dec 2019By Lucien Wilkinson

Curtin study finds native bees turning to polystyrene for nesting places

New Curtin University research has found that polystyrene can serve as a nesting place for native bees, which are able to exploit the man-made material for their own benefit.

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Conceiving within six months of birth does not increase risk of diabetes

Wednesday 04 Dec 2019By Lauren Sydoruk

Conceiving within six months of birth does not increase risk of diabetes

Curtin University researchers have found insufficient evidence to suggest that falling pregnant again within six months of giving birth is associated with an increased risk of gestational…

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New program boosts exercise among South Asian and Middle East women

Tuesday 03 Dec 2019By Lauren Sydoruk

New program boosts exercise among South Asian and Middle East women

South Asian and Middle Eastern women living in Western Australia will now have the opportunity to benefit from a new Curtin University-led program.

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Zebra finches survive Australian heatwaves by predicting high temperatures

Monday 02 Dec 2019By Yasmine Phillips

Zebra finches survive Australian heatwaves by predicting high temperatures

The survival habits of a native Australian bird have given Curtin University researchers vital clues that may help understand how wildlife can withstand harsh heatwaves that may prove fatal.

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Curtin study prompts re-think of lifting with a straight back

Monday 02 Dec 2019By Lauren Sydoruk

Curtin study prompts re-think of lifting with a straight back

New Curtin University research has found no evidence to suggest that lifting with a rounded, flexed back caused an increased risk of low back pain.

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