Research
Huge gap still exists between the rich and poor post-WA resources boom
Despite the tailing off of the resources boom, there is still a huge gap between the rich and poor in…
Analysis of meteor impact crater to shed light on evolution of modern life
An asteroid that created the 180 kilometre-wide Chicxulub Impact Crater at Yucatán in Mexico is infamous for causing 75 per…
Male body fat shame responsible for gym attendance
Curtin University research has examined the relationship between men’s body attitudes and gym attendance, finding hidden fears about body fat,…
Beacon Virtua shines light on WA’s dramatic shipwreck history
A virtual reality simulation of Beacon Island in the Houtman Abrolhos Islands – site of the notorious Batavia shipwreck −…
Getting in the habit of exercising
New research by Curtin University has examined the role intention and habit play in getting first-generation university students to participate…
Curtin develops anti-doping intervention education for coaches
Curtin University is leading an international research project funded by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to develop an intervention to…
WA agriculture to reap benefits from rising food demand in Asia
Western Australia’s beef export industry into Asia could grow to $1 billion by 2030 and beyond, according a new report…
God deters digital piracy
God has the strongest influence in stopping highly, moderately and less religious Christians from buying pirated movies and digital software,…
Collaborative research encourages older people to move
Curtin University is partnering with Amana Living on a collaborative research project designed to get older people moving, enhance their…
Skill utilisation drives job satisfaction in migrants
Curtin University researchers have identified stark differences in the way skilled migrants and Australian-born workers view their jobs, with skill…