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Volcanic surge narrowed seas during ancient global warming event, study finds

Curtin research found a surge in volcanic activity 56 million years ago not only triggered a big global warming event but also altered the shape of the Earth’s continents and restricted oceanic flow.

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Volcanic surge narrowed seas during ancient global warming event, study finds
Cryptocurrency: financial revolution or flash in the pan?

Friday 20 Aug 2021By Bree Smolinski

Cryptocurrency: financial revolution or flash in the pan?

Curtin’s Associate Professor Vidy Potdar and Professor Saurav Dutta explain the reasons behind the rollercoaster-like popularity of cryptocurrency.

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Curtin students named among best and brightest at Premier’s awards

Tuesday 17 Aug 2021By Yasmine Phillips

Curtin students named among best and brightest at Premier’s awards

Two outstanding Curtin University students and a leading science outreach program for children have been crowned winners at the 2021 Premier’s Science Awards.

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Six Curtin researchers awarded prestigious Future Fellowships

Wednesday 11 Aug 2021By Yasmine Phillips

Six Curtin researchers awarded prestigious Future Fellowships

Six leading Curtin University researchers have been awarded prestigious Future Fellowships by the Federal Government to carry out research of national and international importance.

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Study discovers unique new insect-killing tobacco plant in WA’s Gascoyne

Wednesday 11 Aug 2021By Lucien Wilkinson

Study discovers unique new insect-killing tobacco plant in WA’s Gascoyne

Curtin University researchers have identified seven new species of wild tobacco growing in Western Australia and the Northern Territory, including the first of this plant type found to kill…

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Invisible barrier breakthrough a boon for electronics, artwork and more

Tuesday 10 Aug 2021By Lucien Wilkinson

Invisible barrier breakthrough a boon for electronics, artwork and more

Curtin University researchers have found applying a thin invisible layer of graphene oxide to silicon forms an impermeable protective barrier, which could be used for many purposes.

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Curtin congratulates nine finalists in the 2021 Premier’s Science Awards

Friday 23 Jul 2021By Lucien Wilkinson

Curtin congratulates nine finalists in the 2021 Premier’s Science Awards

Seven outstanding Curtin researchers and students along with two of the University’s science outreach programs have been named finalists in the 2021 Premier’s Science Awards.

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Study finds lifting advice doesn’t stand up for everyone

Thursday 22 Jul 2021By Lucien Wilkinson

Study finds lifting advice doesn’t stand up for everyone

Commonly accepted advice to keep a straight back and squat while lifting in order to avoid back pain has been challenged by new Curtin University research.

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Curtin hosts new ARC training centre with a mission to heal country

Wednesday 21 Jul 2021By Yasmine Phillips

Curtin hosts new ARC training centre with a mission to heal country

Australia’s first Indigenous Chair for Biodiversity and Environmental Science will lead a ground-breaking new Curtin University-based training centre that will drive a diversified restoration…

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