Research
Study shows adult kids who get parental cash aren’t happier or healthier
Adult children who have access to the ‘bank of mum and dad’ do not exhibit better health and wellbeing than…
Shared traffic zones may pose potential barrier to people with disabilities
People with intellectual disabilities or autism may be reluctant to use shared traffic zones in the community, new research led…
Programs for teens with autism should promote strengths
The unique strengths of adolescents with autism – including attention to detail, loyalty and memory skills – should be the…
Curtin awards honorary doctorates to three leaders in their fields
Three leaders in their respective fields – venture capitalist Bill Tai, leading visual arts champion Alan Dodge and pharmacy trailblazer…
New Curtin research hub to shape Australia’s jobs of the future
A new team led by global experts will be tasked with shaping the jobs and industries of the future as…
Alcohol industry promotes its products as ‘healthier’ to attract consumers
Australian alcohol companies promote their products as ‘pure’, ‘fresh’, ‘natural’ and ‘sugar-free’ to encourage more health conscious Australians to purchase…
Footy fans the new recruits in WA-first project to tackle obesity
More than 100 overweight male AFL fans have committed to getting fit as part of a new WA-first project run…
Curtin research uncovers unique nesting habits of WA resin bee
Curtin University research has found that a native resin bee endemic to Western Australia is unique in using dry Banksia…
Trapdoor spider ‘stunt double’ study reveals summer wasp threat
Curtin researchers using ‘stunt spiders’ found male trapdoor spiders leaving their burrows to mate faced predators such as birds, lizards…
Balanced advice needed to address ‘screen time’ for children, study shows
Parents, health professionals and educators need clear and balanced information to help manage young children’s use of mobile touch-screen devices…