Research
Curtin researchers powering towards extreme batteries
Chemical engineers at Curtin University have discovered a way to make rechargeable batteries – such as those found in laptops…
Sea lion? Take a snap to help Curtin research
Taken a snap of a sea lion? Upload it to www.whiskerpatrol.org and you can help Curtin University marine biologists test…
Genetic discovery to keep crops disease-free
Curtin University researchers have found a way to breed disease-resistant wheat with no downside, potentially bringing multi-million dollar savings to…
Research shows wallabies lose on the pokies
Biologists have recently discovered that a wallaby’s perception of colour is more similar to a dog than a quokka, sparking…
Curtin scoops half of WA’s AO awards
Curtin University academic staff received half of the Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) awards in Western Australia, with three…
Curtin researchers to hide our splashes from sharks
Curtin University researchers will attempt to “mask” the noise of swimmers from sharks after receiving a grant from the State…
Award-winning Curtin Adjunct Professor scores global recognition
Curtin University Adjunct Professor Ron Ekers has been awarded the international 2014 Grote Reber Medal for his achievements in radio…
Safe havens revealed for biodiversity in a changed climate
Researchers have found a way to project future habitat locations under climate change, identifying potential safe havens for threatened biodiversity.…
Lack of trees a serious health concern for Perth
Curtin University researchers have found the removal of tree canopy as part of urban infill may worsen health problems associated…
Facial features to be used to diagnose pain in dementia sufferers
Undiagnosed pain of dementia sufferers could soon be measured by facial recognition technology, as part of an Electronic Pain Assessment…