Environment
No bones about it: 100-million-year-old bones reveal new species of pterosaur
New Curtin University-led research has identified 100-million-year-old fossilised bones discovered in western Queensland as belonging to a newly identified species…
Curtin University set to lead WA’s new GreenTech Hub
Curtin University has been named the operator of Western Australia’s new multi-million dollar GreenTech Hub, an initiative designed to accelerate…
Fresh findings: earliest evidence of life-bringing fresh water on Earth
New Curtin-led research has found evidence that fresh water on Earth, which is essential for life, appeared about four billion…
Breakthrough in fight against chemically resistant dieback
Having previously confirmed dieback is resistant to chemical control on crops such as avocados, stone fruits and pines, Curtin University…
Curtin hosts international symposium to address urban warming
Leading climate researchers and policymakers from across Southeast Asia will come together for an international symposium at Curtin University this…
No bull: How creating less-gassy cows could help fight climate change
A Curtin University study has revealed breeding less-flatulent cows and restoring agricultural land could significantly reduce rising methane emission levels,…
Climate change will see Australia’s soil emit CO2 and add to global warming
New Curtin University research has shown the warming climate will turn Australia’s soil into a net emitter of carbon dioxide…
History repeats as Coral Bay faces mass loss of coral and fish life
A perfect storm of environmental factors has seen a monumental loss of fish and coral life at a popular area…
Gen Z’s climate anxiety is real and needs action — for everyone’s wellbeing
New Curtin University research has shown Australian young people have major concerns about climate change, which is having a significant…
Nature’s DNA traps: Spider webs put new spin on wildlife research
Spiders might be silent heroes in helping us understand and keep track of animals, with new Curtin research revealing their…