GRDC’s support plants the seed for crop disease breakthroughs
A Curtin research centre will continue to discover new ways to reduce the economic impact of crop disease for Australian growers, after a major funding announcement.
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Ningaloo corals are ill-equipped to handle future climate change
The relatively pristine coral populations of WA’s inshore Kimberley region are better equipped to survive ocean warming than the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Marine Park.
Curtin reaches new heights in prestigious QSWUR
Curtin University has achieved its highest-ever result in the QS World University Rankings (QSWUR) by rising to 193rd globally, and continues to be positioned in the top one per cent in the…
Curtin-developed wearable sensor finds dancers are dancing through pain
A new Curtin-developed wearable sensor system has tracked the movement of dancers, providing valuable insights into how they adapt to dance through disabling pain.
The world’s most remote oceans are polluted with microplastics: study
Curtin scientists who analysed seawater samples taken by Jon Sanders on his recent circumnavigation voyage have found microplastics present in the vast majority of samples.
Fin whale songs shed light on migration patterns
A Curtin-led research team has uncovered valuable information on the migration patterns of the fin whale, as well as where they breed and feed, which will help aid in the monitoring and…
Commercialisation success as Curtin mining innovation goes global
A Curtin University-developed technology that enhances the gold extraction process has been recognised for its game-changing potential, making it to the global market.
Study tests link between common blood pressure pills and breast cancer
Curtin University researchers will examine if the long-term use of a popular blood pressure medication increased the risk of breast cancer in almost 200,000 women as part of a new project.
App to enable early diagnosis and intervention for speech impairment
Curtin researchers will investigate the use of a web-based assessment application for the early and accurate detection of speech impairment, as part of a new Curtin-led project.
New health professional training blueprint to transform chronic pain care
Researchers have developed a new national blueprint to help health professionals support the one in five Australians living with chronic pain, costing the Australian economy $139 billion every…