Federal funding boost for Curtin project to help at-risk youth
A Curtin youth crime prevention project will receive almost $1.5 million in federal funding announced today by Federal Minister for Home Affairs, the Hon Karen Andrews MP.
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Curtinnovation a chance to embark on journey of collaboration with Curtin
A game-changing cybersecurity platform and a data-driven program helping businesses, schools and households reduce their carbon footprint are among the previous winners of the Curtinnovation…
New ‘crime scene investigation’ may save endangered carnivorous plants
Researchers have created a new botanical “CSI” tool that may hold the key to safeguarding the future of Australia’s critically endangered carnivorous plants.
Curtin research secures funding in latest ARC Linkage Program
Curtin University researchers will investigate fighting a plant pandemic threatening Australia’s native botanicals and further examine “life’s most essential molecule”.
Nine out of 10 Aussies have low vitamin D intakes, Curtin study shows
A new Curtin study has found 95 per cent of Australians have low vitamin D intakes, with researchers recommending food sources such as oily fish and eggs.
Planting the seed for new soil carbon systems to address climate change
The Soil and Landscape Science Group at Curtin will work with an international team to develop next generation soil carbon systems that will seek to address climate change.
Study finds soil erosion and wildfire another nail in coffin for Triassic era
Curtin research has revealed that soil erosion and wildfires contributed to a mass extinction event 201 million years ago that ended the Triassic era and paved the way for the rise of…
New Fulbright scholar seeks to accelerate EV for the resources industry
A distinguished American engineer will collaborate with Curtin renewable energy experts to develop a model for electric vehicle charging stations, with a particular focus on the resources…
Drones and artificial intelligence aid hunt for fallen meteorite in outback WA
Curtin researchers have recovered a freshly fallen meteorite after pinpointing its exact location on the vast Nullarbor Plain in Western Australia, with a new technique that uses a drone and…
New agreement uses 3D technology to help treat rare genetic disorder
Researchers will use 3D facial analysis technology to help understand and eventually guide the treatment of a rare genetic disorder that affects one in 50,000 people as the result of a new…