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Central Kimberley reef communities survive global coral bleaching
Thu, 22 Aug 2019Remote reef communities in the central inshore Kimberley survived the 2016 global bleaching event, giving hope to WA marine scientists looking to find ways to combat the effects of climate change.
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Curtin’s Professor Phil Bland named joint winner of Scientist of the Year
Tue, 13 Aug 2019Curtin University has congratulated Professor Phil Bland on being named a joint winner of the Scientist of the Year at the 2019 Western Australian Premier’s Science Awards.
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The future is modular
Tue, 16 Jul 2019Two Curtin PhD researchers have designed a modular laboratory made from reused and recycled materials to test the viability of sustainable housing.
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Jon Sanders’ 11th world voyage to help measure ocean pollution
Tue, 09 Jul 2019Solo yachtsman Jon Sanders will collect water samples to help Curtin University researchers examine the toll plastic waste is having on the world’s oceans during his 11th circumnavigation voyage.
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Curtin research finds soil carbon key to combatting climate change
Tue, 04 Jun 2019Curtin University research has provided new insights to support more effective management of soil carbon in a bid to help combat global greenhouse gas emissions and climate change.
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Curtin researchers find new critically endangered carnivorous plants
Wed, 01 May 2019Curtin University researchers have discovered a new population of a critically endangered aquatic carnivorous plant in Western Australia’s remote Kimberley, following a 10-year search of the region.
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Curtin Professor appointed Chief Scientist for NZ environmental authority
Thu, 18 Apr 2019Curtin University has congratulated Professor Michael Bunce on being appointed the Chief Scientist of New Zealand’s Environmental Protection Authority.
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Curtin research finds native flora able to survive mine site rehabilitation
Thu, 11 Apr 2019Curtin research into the ability of native flora to re-establish on post-mining landforms has identified a small portion of species that are able to thrive in challenging growing conditions.
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WA home to $135 million national battery research hub
Wed, 10 Apr 2019WA will host a national consortium to position Australia as a global leader in the manufacture and supply of batteries after a $135 million research hub was supported by the Federal Government.
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New global benchmarks confirm Curtin’s world-class research
Tue, 26 Mar 2019Curtin University has achieved ratings at or above the world standard in 95 per cent of the research fields assessed.
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