Smaller diamonds are so common that some can be purchased for cheaper than a tank of petrol. Larger diamonds are an entirely different story.
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Curtin University
Curtin University is Western Australia’s largest university, with more than 56,000 students. Of these, about 26 per cent are international students, with half of these studying at the University’s offshore campuses. The University’s main campus is in Perth. Curtin also has a major regional campus in Kalgoorlie, and a campus in Midland, in addition to four global campuses in Malaysia, Singapore, Dubai and Mauritius.
Curtin is ranked in the top one per cent of universities worldwide, with the University placed 9th in Australia according to the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2020.
The University has built a reputation around innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit, being at the forefront of many high-profile research projects in astronomy, biosciences, economics, mining and information technology. It is also recognised globally for its strong connections with industry, and for its commitment to preparing students for the jobs of the future.
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In addition to transport, Nigeria needs to pay more attention to logistics and supply chain management.
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Fool’s gold, or pyrite, is made of worthless iron disulfide, but can contain tiny amounts of the real thing. Using an ‘atom probe’, research has uncovered a new way gold atoms can hide in pyrite crystals.
People with ADHD can struggle with day-to-day things other people find easy, with little understanding and acknowledgement from others.
Targeted sanctions against Myanmar’s military could work even without unanimous support.
Brisbane has the opportunity to create a new model for the Olympics: fewer permanent venues, less attention on one city and (hopefully) a more positive and less costly legacy.
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When the snake is ready to shed its skin, it rubs its body along rocks, plants and other rough things to peel the old layer of scales — often in a single, snaky piece.
Even if aliens exist, are intelligent like humans and interested in making contact with us, what are the chances they’ll be close enough for us to hear them screaming their presence into the cosmos?
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is becoming increasingly diverse, on and off screen. The franchise’s continued success depends on remaining culturally relevant.
Cybersecurity for pipelines and ports is too important to leave unregulated.
The sections of the Senate inquiry report dealing with Australia Post’s future should be the most interesting. But they are the least satisfying.
When it comes to teaching about cycles in schools, the period dominates the story — but it’s important we teach about the ovulation part of the cycle, too.
Despite being widely viewed as a safer alternative to tobacco, e-cigarettes aren’t harmless, especially to adolescents. But social media is rife with glossy content that makes vaping look fun and cool.
The NSW government has secured an extremely toxic bait to try to end the mouse plague. But there are safer alternatives.
They overlook a vast body of evidence that crown fire – the most extreme type of fire behaviour in which tree canopies burn - is more likely in logged native forests.
Preventing drink spiking is a collective responsibility, not something to be shouldered by potential victims.
What’s needed is to embed gender analysis in all parts of the government.
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Senior research fellow, Curtin University
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Lecturer at Curtin University, Curtin University
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Associate professor, Curtin University
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Senior Research Fellow and Lecturer, Curtin University
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Professor, Curtin University
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Research Associate in Justice Health and Social Issues, Curtin University
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Professor, School of Management and Marketing, Curtin University
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Research Associate, Curtin University
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Associate Professor, School of Media, Creative Arts and Social Inquiry, Curtin University
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Research Associate, University of New South Wales, and Adjunct Associate Professor, Curtin University
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ARC Future Fellow & Professor of Economics, Curtin University
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Research Officer, Curtin University
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Associate Professor, Curtin University
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Professor of Environmental Genomics, Curtin University
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Professor of Internet Studies, Curtin University
