Research
A quarter of the poorest Western Australians do not access the internet
One in four of the poorest households in Western Australia do not have access to the internet compared to almost…
Cannabinoid plays role in survival rates of mice with pancreatic cancer
Mice with pancreatic cancer survived longer than normal if they were treated with a naturally occurring cannabinoid as well as…
Curtin research finds combining satellites benefits WA industries
Curtin University researchers found the recent launch of new Japanese satellites has boosted satellite positioning capabilities in Western Australia, offering…
Immunity protein at birth reduces likelihood of childhood malaria
Newborn babies who were born with high levels of an immune-related protein in their blood cells were less likely to…
Curtin researchers share secret seed recipe for better biodiversity
Curtin University researchers have developed a seed-coating technology that can help bring degraded landscapes back to life and repair damaged…
Study finds alcohol and drug treatment may be best served at home
Offering withdrawal services to certain people struggling with alcohol and other drug addictions in their own home may serve as…
Strong teaching culture encourages better results in the classroom
The academic performance of Australian school students has stagnated compared with students in countries with similar economic development. One of…
Curtin’s Centre for Aboriginal Studies is breaking down barriers to Indigenous higher education
Australian universities have achieved a 70 per cent growth in Indigenous enrolments in the past decade1, yet attrition rates remain…
Diet guidelines critical for multiple sclerosis patients, research finds
People recently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis crave and need more advice about recommended foods and diets that will help manage…
Uncovering the lost world of New Zealand from fossil bone DNA
Curtin University researchers have used DNA from fossil bones to reconstruct the past biodiversity of New Zealand, revealing a history…