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Study finds migrants exposed to higher risk in the workplace
Tue, 10 Dec 2019Migrants to Australia are more vulnerable to hazards in the workplace than Australian-born workers, a Curtin study has revealed.
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Common asbestos lung disease does not increase risk of lung cancer
Tue, 10 Dec 2019People who are diagnosed with the most common form of asbestos-related lung disease are not at an increased risk of developing lung cancer later in life.
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Job seekers who lie to get the job are more likely to be ‘problem’ employees
Mon, 09 Dec 2019Curtin University researchers have found that some job seekers are more likely than others to exaggerate their knowledge when applying for a competitive job.
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New eDNA tool research helps scientists find deep sea corals
Thu, 05 Dec 2019Curtin researchers have developed a promising new toolkit for monitoring threatened coral ecosystems by analysing environmental DNA (eDNA) extracted from waters off the coast of the Cocos Islands.
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New biodiversity research project aims to heal land and people
Wed, 04 Dec 2019An innovative new research project will aim to advance reconciliation in Australia by bringing together scientific expertise, history and Indigenous cultural knowledge.
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Curtin study finds native bees turning to polystyrene for nesting places
Wed, 04 Dec 2019New Curtin University research has found that polystyrene can serve as a nesting place for native bees, which are able to exploit the man-made material for their own benefit.
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Conceiving within six months of birth does not increase risk of diabetes
Wed, 04 Dec 2019Curtin University researchers have found insufficient evidence to suggest that falling pregnant again within six months of giving birth is associated with an increased risk of gestational diabetes.
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New program boosts exercise among South Asian and Middle East women
Tue, 03 Dec 2019South Asian and Middle Eastern women living in Western Australia will now have the opportunity to benefit from a new Curtin University-led program.
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Zebra finches survive Australian heatwaves by predicting high temperatures
Mon, 02 Dec 2019The survival habits of a native Australian bird have given Curtin University researchers vital clues that may help understand how wildlife can withstand harsh heatwaves that may prove fatal.
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ARC-funded Curtin research partnership to extract anti-diabetic from lupins
Mon, 02 Dec 2019Curtin University researchers will partner with industry in developing a commercially viable way to turn lupin seed waste into a treatment for high blood glucose.
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