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‘It starts with mob’: Reclaiming the lead in caring for Country
Indigenous knowledge has sustained land, culture and life for generations. From understanding seasonal changes to managing resources, it offers a…
Native habitats hold the key to the much-loved smashed avocado’s future
The future of smashed avocado might depend on patches of native vegetation preserved alongside farmland, as new Curtin research reveals…
Star performer: Curtin astronomer awarded prestigious Nancy Millis Medal
A Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ astronomer for whom a day at the office includes unlocking the inner workings of supermassive black holes…
Is screen time bad for kids? New research says it’s not so black and white
From colourful TVs to talking toys, digital technology is ubiquitous in the lives of children and parents. While we know…
Curtin and Chevron unveil world-class corrosion facility
Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ and Chevron Australia have officially opened the doors to an Australian-first research facility that promises to transform how…
Maternal cannabis use triples risk of disruptive behaviour in children
Children exposed to their mother’s cannabis use during pregnancy and after birth are three times more likely to develop behavioural…
A clear game-changer: Curtin’s water-repellent glass breaks new ground
Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ researchers have developed a new technique to make glass water-repellent, a feature that could improve safety in vehicles,…
Small but mighty: eDNA amplifies key role of insects in pollination
Insects are the largest group of animals on Earth – there are more than 1.4 billion insects per person according…
Moving ‘hotspot’ created world’s longest straight underwater mountain belt
New Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ research has revealed that the Ninetyeast Ridge — the Earth’s longest straight underwater mountain chain — formed…
New $3M partnership to drive innovation in critical minerals sector
Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ has announced a new $3 million research collaboration with Mining Process Solutions (MPS), a division of Draslovka a.s.…