Media releases
Safe havens revealed for biodiversity in a changed climate
Researchers have found a way to project future habitat locations under climate change, identifying potential safe havens for threatened biodiversity.…
Lack of trees a serious health concern for Perth
Curtin University researchers have found the removal of tree canopy as part of urban infill may worsen health problems associated…
Birth of black hole kills the radio star
— Research clears telescope, disproves long-held theory— Astronomers led by a Curtin University researcher have discovered a new population of…
Facial features to be used to diagnose pain in dementia sufferers
Undiagnosed pain of dementia sufferers could soon be measured by facial recognition technology, as part of an Electronic Pain Assessment…
Radioactivity muddles the alphabet of DNA
Curtin University researchers have shown natural radioactivity within DNA can alter chemical compounds, providing a new pathway for genetic mutation.…
New genetic screen for Down syndrome to reduce risks of invasive tests
Curtin University researchers have found a new non-invasive test for Down syndrome could increase detection rates and significantly reduce the…
Paul Bloxham appointed to Curtin Business School
Curtin University’s Business School (CBS) has added to its financial market and policy-making expertise with the appointment of Paul Bloxham,…
Curtin researchers reeling in the health benefits of fishing
Curtin University researchers are aiming to prove what anglers have long suspected – that recreational fishing has clear, measurable benefits…
Health providers’ attitudes affect cancer care; Curtin research
A Curtin University study has found that knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs of health practitioners influence the care people with cancer…
Buzz about visualisation at new HIVE
Western Australian visualisation, virtualisation and simulation researchers now have a new facility to meet their growing demands, with the opening…