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eDNA holds the key to safeguarding pollinators amid global declines: study

Curtin researchers have uncovered new evidence of western pygmy possums interacting with native flowers, providing the first eDNA study to simultaneously detect mammal, insect and bird DNA on flowers.

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eDNA holds the key to safeguarding pollinators amid global declines: study
Study finds silicon, gold and copper among new weapons against COVID-19

Tuesday 07 Mar 2023By Lucien Wilkinson

Study finds silicon, gold and copper among new weapons against COVID-19

New Curtin research has found the spike proteins of SARS-CoV-2, a strain of coronaviruses that […]

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Cultural tourism, international marketing and housing affordability key to revival of WA tourism sector

Friday 03 Mar 2023By Lucien Wilkinson

Cultural tourism, international marketing and housing affordability key to revival of WA tourism sector

Released today by the Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre and the Tourism Research Cluster at Curtin […]

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Marine heatwaves decimate sea urchins, molluscs and more at Rottnest

Friday 24 Feb 2023By Lucien Wilkinson

Marine heatwaves decimate sea urchins, molluscs and more at Rottnest

Curtin University researchers believe rising sea temperatures are to blame for the plummeting number of […]

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Stealth surveillance system uses radio astronomy technology to detect artificial objects in space

Monday 20 Feb 2023By Lucien Wilkinson

Stealth surveillance system uses radio astronomy technology to detect artificial objects in space

Researchers from the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) have developed a low cost, […]

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Stress levels sky high for families of neurodiverse kids

Monday 13 Feb 2023By Lauren Sydoruk

Stress levels sky high for families of neurodiverse kids

New Curtin University-led research has found caregivers of neurodivergent children are more likely to experience clinically significant levels of stress, poor mental health, financial hardship, and…

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Industry titan set to lead Curtin’s cutting-edge mineral research hub

Thursday 09 Feb 2023By 237721e

Industry titan set to lead Curtin’s cutting-edge mineral research hub

Curtin University has appointed Dr Ross Waring as Director of the Curtin-led Resources Technology and Critical Minerals Trailblazer hub, a national initiative that aims to transform mineral…

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Leading political expert named Dean of Global Futures at Curtin

Monday 06 Feb 2023By Lucien Wilkinson

Leading political expert named Dean of Global Futures at Curtin

Curtin University has appointed Professor Joe Siracusa as its first Dean of Global Futures in […]

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Short-term bang of fireworks has long-term impact on wildlife: study

Tuesday 31 Jan 2023By Yasmine Phillips

Short-term bang of fireworks has long-term impact on wildlife: study

Popular fireworks should be replaced with cleaner drone and laser light shows to avoid the “highly damaging” impact on wildlife, domestic pets and the broader environment, new Curtin-led…

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Everyday Aussies’ social media posts help find missing plant species

Wednesday 25 Jan 2023By Lucien Wilkinson

Everyday Aussies’ social media posts help find missing plant species

Scientists have identified six new or rediscovered Western Australian plant species from photos taken and […]

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