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Matriarchs of the Wheatbelt: Celebrating 50 years of groundbreaking research

The quiet Wheatbelt town of Tammin came alive earlier this month with a weekend of science, storytelling and celebrations to mark 50 years of ecological research on the trapdoor spider.

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Ripairian: Performance art with agency and purpose

ECU researcher Dr Vahri McKenzie has developed a technologically innovative approach to building community and highlighting the need for ecological renewal.

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ECU research uncovers why some athletes struggle to bounce back after ACL surgery

New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has uncovered a surprising result in athletes following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, which could impact their return to sports.

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ECU research debunks link between calcium supplements and dementia

New research has found no evidence that calcium monotherapy increases the long-term risk for dementia.

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Docs by the Sea: Award-winning ECU researcher has work screened at global forum

Edith Cowan University (ECU) Associate Professor and renowned WA filmmaker Kylie Boltin has had her feature documentary, Five Incarnations, selected for the West Australian Showcase, Docs by the Sea 2025.

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Time for the gloves to come off

The indiscriminate use of non-sterile gloves in hospitals and clinics could be doing more harm than good, new research has found.

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WA Government backs ECU-led project to transform underwater defence networks

ECU and partner Proteus Maritime has been awarded a grant to develop an undersea networking system to transform defence communication in WA.

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Unlocking the power within: Recycling lithium batteries for a sustainable future

As the amount of lithium ion battery waste increases, new research has highlighted that the recycling of these batteries could deliver electric results.

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Education aspirations high among Indigenous youth but access still failing them

New ECU research with more than 500 secondary students in Western Australia has investigated their experiences at school and their education aspirations.

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How hard you train could be impacting your gut

While exercise is great for both your mental and physical health, really intensive exercise could be impacting your gut biome, new research from Edith Cowan University has found.

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End-of-life care missing a key player: the psychologist

Psychologists could play a vital role in helping Australians navigate voluntary assisted dying (VAD), but new Edith Cowan University (ECU) research shows there are significant barriers preventing them from doing so.

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Zero main character energy for children with disabilities in Australian picture books

Where are the children with disabilities? It's not kids' picture books, according to new research from ECU's School of Education.