Environment
First soil map of terrestrial and blue carbon highlights need for conservation
New Curtin University research has identified the most carbon-rich soils in Australia are in areas that are most threatened by…
Students tackle planetary emergency in Curtin’s new study program
Students will be offered a new undergraduate certificate or course specialisation specifically designed to combat the environment and climate emergency…
Leading soil ecologist appointed new Head of School at Curtin
An internationally recognised microbial ecologist has been appointed the new Head of the School of Molecular and Life Sciences at…
Nullarbor rocks reveal Australia’s transformation from lush to dust
Curtin researchers have discovered how long ago the Australian Nullarbor Plain dried out, with a new approach shedding light on…
Study finds why prescribed burned forests in WA became so fire-prone
New Curtin research has shown how fuel reduction burning aimed at decreasing the likelihood of bushfires in Western Australia’s South…
Top Curtin student joins Fulbright cohort to tackle climate change
Curtin University graduate Tiffany Verga has been awarded the 2023 Fulbright Postgraduate Scholarship to further support her efforts towards curbing…
eDNA holds the key to safeguarding pollinators amid global declines: study
Curtin researchers have uncovered new evidence of western pygmy possums interacting with native flowers, providing the first eDNA study to…
Marine heatwaves decimate sea urchins, molluscs and more at Rottnest
Curtin University researchers believe rising sea temperatures are to blame for the plummeting number of invertebrates such as molluscs and…
Short-term bang of fireworks has long-term impact on wildlife: study
Popular fireworks should be replaced with cleaner drone and laser light shows to avoid the “highly damaging” impact on wildlife,…
Everyday Aussies’ social media posts help find missing plant species
Scientists have identified six new or rediscovered Western Australian plant species from photos taken and uploaded to the internet by…