Research
Research suggests how Jurassic ichthyosaurs adapted to low oxygen levels
The presence of well-preserved biological material found in an Early Jurassic ichthyosaur vertebra suggests that fossils preserved through carbonate concretion…
New report recommends decriminalisation of WA’s sex industry
Western Australia’s sex industry should be decriminalised amid an increase in private sex workers and a decline in brothel and…
Tackling ‘NIMBY’ fears key to WA’s innovative housing future
Addressing the ‘Not In My Back Yard’ concerns of neighbours early in the development process and flexible planning regulations are…
Goldilocks answer of ‘just right’ for exercise at work, research finds
Workplaces should incorporate physical activity into daily tasks in a bid to improve productivity, enable Australia’s ageing population to continue…
Samples brought back from asteroid reveal ‘rubble pile’ had a violent past
Curtin University planetary scientists have shed some light on the evolution of asteroids, which may help prevent future collisions of…
Curtin University plays important role in worldwide cosmic event
Researchers from Curtin University have joined forces with astronomers from around the world in a major project to capture radiation…
2017 Research and Engagement Award winners
Curtin hosted its annual Research and Innovation Week in September, which showcases some of the world-leading research being undertaken by…
The business of being dad
21st century fatherhood can be a challenging, rewarding and complicated business. Changing expectations of how fathers participate in family life…
Curtin Professor to head new international science journal
John Curtin Distinguished Professor Peter Newman has been named founding Editor-in-Chief of the new BMC journal, Sustainable Earth. The journal,…
Curtin researchers ‘muddy’ current thinking on Earth’s mantle
Curtin University researchers have for the first time discovered the melting of mud in the Earth’s mantle, providing insights into…