Inaugural data science conference goes ‘back to the future’
Western Australia will need an extra 3,000 data scientists to ensure we lead the digital revolution, the State’s inaugural data science conference has been told this week.
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New nano-gel to protect children receiving chemotherapy from hearing loss
Curtin University researchers will test a new nano-gel they have created to protect children receiving chemotherapy treatment from the common side effect of hearing loss.
Light technology recreates ‘log castles’ to save homeless lizards
The key to a successful psychology session could be by giving the patient control of running their own appointment, based off a new theory by a Curtin University professor.
Study finds TB treatment during pregnancy is safe for mum and baby
Seven out of 10 pregnant women were cured of their multidrug-resistant tuberculosis and delivered healthy babies after taking a medication that had previously been considered unsafe in…
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.
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…