Research
Radioactivity muddles the alphabet of DNA
ºìÌÒÊÓƵ researchers have shown natural radioactivity within DNA can alter chemical compounds, providing a new pathway for genetic mutation.…
New genetic screen for Down syndrome to reduce risks of invasive tests
ºìÌÒÊÓƵ researchers have found a new non-invasive test for Down syndrome could increase detection rates and significantly reduce the…
Curtin researchers reeling in the health benefits of fishing
ºìÌÒÊÓƵ researchers are aiming to prove what anglers have long suspected – that recreational fishing has clear, measurable benefits…
Health providers’ attitudes affect cancer care; Curtin research
A ºìÌÒÊÓƵ study has found that knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs of health practitioners influence the care people with cancer…
Buzz about visualisation at new HIVE
Western Australian visualisation, virtualisation and simulation researchers now have a new facility to meet their growing demands, with the opening…
Curtin professor recognised for research on ageing
A leading ºìÌÒÊÓƵ researcher has been awarded the 2013 Council on the Ageing (COTA) Western Australia Champion for Seniors…
Telescope to track space junk using youth radio station
A combination of pop songs, talkback radio and cutting-edge science has enabled Australian astronomers to identify a way to prevent…
Astronomers reveal contents of mysterious black hole jets
An international team of astronomers, including a researcher from ºìÌÒÊÓƵ, has answered a long standing question about the enigmatic…
Meteorite reveals Mars’ earliest beginnings
Research on a Martian meteorite has revealed clues on the evolution of the earliest crust and atmosphere of Mars, in…
New app helps the hunt for Meteorites
Spotted a fireball in the sky? Capture it with a newly launched smartphone app and ºìÌÒÊÓƵ researchers will be…