Research
Chinese immigrants in Australia at higher risk of allergies, research shows
Chinese immigrants who live in a Western environment like Australia have an increased risk of allergies, hay fever and asthma,…
Teens who miss school from spinal pain more likely to have work ‘sick days’
Teenagers who take time off school due to low-back or neck pain are three times more likely to take sick…
Research finds ‘counting your drinks’ reduces alcohol consumption
The most effective way for Australians to reduce their alcohol consumption is counting their drinks, new research led by Curtin…
Small changes could make WA more ‘China-ready’ for tourists
Western Australia’s biggest spending tourism market – Chinese visitors – frequently suggested that extending retail trading hours to 6.30pm on…
Photographic processing unlocks more secrets from HMAS AE1 shipwreck
Australia’s first submarine, lost at sea for over 100 years, continues to reveal its secret history through advanced 3D processing…
Curtin ranked among top 20 young universities in the world
Curtin University has been ranked among the world’s top 20 young universities in the 2019 edition of the QS Top…
Fruit and vegetables linked to changes in skin colour, new research finds
Skin colour in young Caucasian men is strongly linked to high levels of fruit and vegetable consumption, new research by…
Ancient plankton DNA offers insight into climate change survival
Curtin University researchers working on ancient DNA samples from deep sea sediments in the northeast Arabian Sea off the coast…
Skills, not just age, affect older drivers’ performance on the road
Testing the motor and cognitive skills of drivers may be a better indicator of risky older drivers than aged-based assessments…
Mental health recovery influenced by workplace values, new research finds
Mental health law centres and advocates who uphold values of connectedness, hope, empowerment and identity can positively influence people with…