Environment
WA home to $135 million national battery research hub
Western Australia will host a national consortium to position Australia as a global leader in the manufacture and supply of…
First development marks the start of Curtin’s new Exchange precinct
The $110 million new home of Curtin University’s School of Design and the Built Environment will be the first development…
New global benchmarks confirm Curtin’s world-class research
Curtin University has achieved ratings at or above the world standard in 95 per cent of the research fields assessed,…
NASA space architect helps launch Curtin’s Research Rumble
NASA’s Johnson Space Centre space architect Larry Toups will help launch next week’s Research Rumble, a series of events showcasing…
Could trackless trams replace light rail?
Quick to install, quiet and highly cost effective – trackless trams could significantly ease traffic congestion in Australia’s largest cities.…
Curtin study calls for new mining rules to protect animals in site restorations
New Curtin research has found the impact of mining on animals is overlooked in most mine site restoration assessments, prompting…
Longest-ever eDNA study offers important insights into ocean health
Tiny genetic ‘breadcrumbs’ left behind by marine organisms offer unprecedented insights into ocean biodiversity and how it changes over time…
Research finds ethical sourcing of seeds required for global restoration
Hundreds of thousands of tonnes of wild seeds are needed to restore plant ecosystems globally but overharvesting risks their depletion…
Research finds that now is the time to protect WA’s tall forests
South-western Australia’s tall karri forests require a new management approach for their conservation based on a changed moral consensus in…
Curtin launches new global game learning tool to tackle sustainability
Curtin University has launched an innovative, game-based learning program – which challenges the next generation to solve the world’s greatest…