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Curtin student’s innovation capable of ‘reading’ human emotions
Mon, 16 Dec 2019A Curtin University mechatronic engineering student has developed an intelligent system capable of reading people’s emotions in real-time, offering potential benefits for a range of industries.
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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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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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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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Telescopes and satellites combine to map entire planet’s ground movement
Thu, 21 Nov 2019Curtin University research has revealed how pairing satellite images with an existing global network of radio telescopes can be used to paint a whole-of-planet picture of geological forces at work.
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Reactive realities: VR in the chemistry classroom
Wed, 20 Nov 2019Virtual reality lets teachers take students into otherwise impossible spaces, giving them the power to ‘physically’ experience chemical reactions.
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Curtin study finds Australian beach sand originated in Antarctica
Wed, 20 Nov 2019Curtin University researchers have discovered evidence in southern Australian beach sand of material that originated from the sub ice rock of Antarctica.
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Outback telescope captures Milky Way centre, discovers remnants of dead stars
Wed, 20 Nov 2019A radio telescope in the Western Australian outback has captured a spectacular new view of the centre of the galaxy in which we live, the Milky Way.
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Curtin projects win WA’s first ever defence research grants
Wed, 20 Nov 2019Two Curtin University-led research projects have been awarded funding in the State Government’s inaugural defence research grants program.
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WA data science leader named in State’s top 20 women in technology
Thu, 14 Nov 2019The Director of the WA Data Science Innovation Hub, a joint initiative of Curtin University and the State Government, has been named one of the State’s top 20 women in technology.
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