Whales don’t just sing the same old song
Even whales need to stand out from the crowd. Researchers from Curtin University have discovered how they do it: through song. Like humans, it seems whales feel compelled to...
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Alcohol ad binge boosts risky drinking in young people
When it comes to alcohol, the more ads we see, the more we drink, especially if we’re young. That’s...
Silver materials may unlock golden opportunities
A series of new silver materials that could help develop flexible touchscreens and new anti-bacterial agents have been discovered...
Exercise before lung cancer surgery improves recovery
Patients with lung cancer who exercise before surgery have fewer complications and go home earlier, research has found. The...
Super ancient fungal like fossils could unlock the secrets of life
As you next munch on a mushroom take a moment to consider that their ancestors are a lot more...
New app to help children with disabilities stay active
Curtin University researchers are rolling out a free app to help children with disabilities access leisure activities in Western...
Meth medication trial a world first
A promising medication to treat dependence on crystalline methamphetamine, also known as crystal meth or ice, is being trailed...
Milk Man breastfeeding app targets dads
A new smartphone app that aims to encourage new fathers to learn about the importance of breastfeeding has been...
Parents’ housing wealth helps kids get ahead
Adult children inheriting or being given wealth from their parents are more likely to have completed university degrees, start...
Curtin Uni researchers urge us all to keep moving
In a 15 year study following 8,662 Australian men and women with no previous history of heart disease, diabetes...