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Oldest known asteroid impact on Earth precisely dated to 3 billion years

Curtin University researchers have determined the most precise age yet for the oldest known impact crater on Earth, providing new insight into how meteorite strikes shaped the planet during its earliest history.

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Muscles matter for diabetes risk, new study finds

A major new international study led by Curtin University has found diabetes risk is about more than just body weight or obesity, revealing muscle health also likely plays a big role in whether people will develop the condition.

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New teaching method could help Aboriginal languages survive and thrive

Curtin University-led research has unveiled a new teaching approach which could help incorporate Aboriginal languages into Australian classrooms to teach younger generations and potentially prevent these important cultural connections from being lost.

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Curtin partners with Octave to train next generation of digital builders

Cutting-edge digital tools used on major infrastructure and construction projects will soon be in the hands of WA students, with a new partnership between Curtin University and Octave Intelligence set to build a future-ready workforce for Australia and the Asia-Pacific.

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Study details epic transportation of Stonehenge stone across ancient Britain

New research by Curtin University has revealed how one of Stonehenge’s most mysterious stones was likely transported hundreds of kilometres across Britain through challenging terrain, highlighting the remarkable capabilities of ancient communities.

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Strategic partnership to further establish Australia as a rare earth leader

Curtin University and Victory Metals have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the development of a major rare earth project, which will help supply Australia with the materials needed for clean energy technologies, electric vehicles, advanced electronics and more.

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‘Toad-proofing’ farms could help stop the march of invasive pest

Curtin University research has found farmers making small changes to how they give water to cattle in semi-arid regions could halt the spread of one of Australia’s most damaging invasive species — all without disrupting farming operations.

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Giant squid among rare and elusive marine life detected off WA’s coast

A Curtin University-led study has revealed the extraordinary biodiversity hidden in deep underwater canyons off Western Australia’s Nyinggulu (Ningaloo) coast, ranging from species previously undetected in the area, such as the elusive giant squid, to others thought to be new to science.

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Study finds dementia risk factors could depend on which country you live in

A new study led by Curtin University has revealed millions of dementia cases across the Western Pacific Region could potentially be prevented by implementing country-specific strategies to address key risk factors such as education access, obesity and mental health.

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Project puts WA on path to become a global critical mineral hub

Cutting edge technology and devices across the world may soon use Western Australian gallium, with Curtin University and Nimy Resources to undertake a pioneering research program into processing the in-demand critical mineral crucial to the world’s high-tech industries.

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Almost half of dementia cases could be prevented – but change is needed

Nearly half of dementia cases could be prevented by tackling modifiable risk factors such as physical inactivity, smoking, low education or social isolation, but new Curtin University research suggests current public health approaches are falling short of driving real behaviour change.

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Nationally defined framework to recognise Culturally Significant Entities

A national research project has delivered a framework for how species and ecosystems of deep cultural importance to Indigenous Australians can be recognised in environmental policy and conservation.