Research
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…
Curtin geochemist wins ANZAAS Medal for her scientific achievements
Internationally renowned organic geochemist John Curtin Distinguished Professor Kliti Grice has been named the 2018 recipient of The Australian and…
Curtin University Professor named the Premier’s Scientist of the Year
Curtin University congratulates eminent global urban design and transport sustainability expert Professor Peter Newman on being named Scientist of the…
Curtin researchers bound for female leadership mission in Antarctica
Three researchers from Curtin University will join 97 female leaders from around the world for the fourth instalment of the…
Diets high in vegetables and fish may lower risk of multiple sclerosis
People who consume a diet high in vegetables and fish may have a reduced risk of multiple sclerosis, new research…
Curtin research suggests asteroid strikes created Earth’s oldest rocks
Curtin University researchers suggest Earth’s oldest known evolved rocks, which are four billion years old, were the result of asteroids…
Alcohol industry resists prioritising health over profits, research finds
The Australian alcohol industry fails to acknowledge the substantial burden of disease caused by their products and resists calls for…