Hot superplumes ‘chicken-and-egg’ with Earth’s supercontinents
Curtin University researchers suggest a ‘chicken-and-egg’ relationship exists between the Earth’s mantle-located superplumes and surface-located supercontinents.
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Curtin student’s innovation capable of ‘reading’ human emotions
A 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…
New report highlights challenges for mature workers in Australia
A new report released today by the ARC Centre of Excellence in Population Ageing Research (CEPAR) has found that many mature workers across Australia feel excluded in today’s workforce.
Common asbestos lung disease does not increase risk of lung cancer
People 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.
Job seekers who lie to get the job are more likely to be ‘problem’ employees
Curtin University researchers have found that some job seekers are more likely than others to exaggerate their knowledge when applying for a competitive job.
New eDNA tool research helps scientists find deep sea corals
Curtin 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…
New biodiversity research project aims to heal land and people
An innovative new research project will aim to advance reconciliation in Australia by bringing together scientific expertise, history and Indigenous cultural knowledge.
Curtin study finds native bees turning to polystyrene for nesting places
New 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.
Conceiving within six months of birth does not increase risk of diabetes
Curtin 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…
New program boosts exercise among South Asian and Middle East women
South Asian and Middle Eastern women living in Western Australia will now have the opportunity to benefit from a new Curtin University-led program.