Research
Majority of WA adults support introduction of minimum price on alcohol
Three in five Western Australian adults support the WA Government introducing a minimum price on alcohol to prevent the sale…
Rental uncertainty and affordability problematic for private renters
Private renters, particularly older and low-income households, say uncertainty over their leases and affordability pressures are a major issue in…
WA’s national bid to lead battery energy storage research hub charges on
A Western Australian-led national consortium of industry and universities has been invited to progress to the second stage of its…
Neutron star jets shoot down theory
Astronomers have detected radio jets belonging to a neutron star with a strong magnetic field — something not predicted by…
Most vulnerable households worried about summer energy bills: survey
Two-thirds of vulnerable customers were financially better off under an alternative energy pricing product trialled in regional Western Australia by…
Research shows young adults aren’t using e-cigarettes to quit smoking
Young Australian adults are more likely to use electronic nicotine delivery systems such as e-cigarettes for enjoyment rather than to…
Curtin research finds smarter way to harvest solar energy for clean fuels
Curtin University researchers have developed a low-cost and environmentally friendly method to harvest energy from sunlight to produce clean fuels…
Curtin rises to world’s top 100 universities for sport science
Curtin University’s School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science has been named among the world’s top 100 in the latest ShanghaiRanking…
Surgical screw invention crowned overall winner at Curtinnovation Awards
An innovative orthopaedic screw that could help improve patient outcomes after complex trauma surgery has been named as the overall…
Unhealthy sponsorship promotion still prevalent across AFL
Australian football fans are being inundated with advertising of alcohol, junk food and gambling through Australian Football League (AFL) sponsorship…