Environment
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…
Eminent Curtin botanist recognised at 2019 Australian Native Plant Awards
Curtin University has congratulated respected restoration biologist John Curtin Distinguished Professor Kingsley Dixon on being honoured at the 2019 Australian…
Central Kimberley reef communities survive global coral bleaching
Remote reef communities in the central inshore Kimberley survived the 2016 global bleaching event, giving hope to Western Australian marine…
Curtin’s Professor Phil Bland named joint winner of Scientist of the Year
Curtin University has congratulated Professor Phil Bland on being named a joint winner of the Scientist of the Year at…
The future is modular
Construction and demolition waste currently contributes to at least 40 per cent of Australia’s landfill. With many homes in Australia…
Jon Sanders’ 11th world voyage to help measure ocean pollution
Solo yachtsman Jon Sanders will collect water samples to help Curtin University researchers examine the toll plastic waste is having…
Curtin research finds soil carbon key to combatting climate change
Curtin University research has provided new insights to support more effective management of soil carbon in a bid to help…
Curtin researchers find new critically endangered carnivorous plants
Curtin University researchers have discovered a new population of a critically endangered aquatic carnivorous plant in Western Australia’s remote Kimberley,…
Curtin Professor appointed Chief Scientist for NZ environmental authority
Curtin University has congratulated Professor Michael Bunce on being appointed the Chief Scientist of New Zealand’s Environmental Protection Authority (EPA).…
Curtin research finds native flora able to survive mine site rehabilitation
Curtin research into the ability of native flora to re-establish on post-mining landforms has identified a small portion of species…