A 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit off the coast of Mexico on 8 September 2017. Fortunately, initial fears of a damaging tsunami hitting the coastline now appear unfounded.
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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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What is the impact of religiosity and spirituality on ethical decision-making at work? India has a rich experience of such behaviours.
We all have a responsibility to improve the well-being of Australian young people, and the current rates of poor mental health in our trans young people aren’t good enough.
Nepal has blamed India for exacerbating intense monsoon flooding that has killed at least 1,200 people in the last two months.
From Kill Bill to The Hunger Games, women have been kicking butt in films (and in real life) forever. But we still act surprised when they do, because deep down we still see women as the passive sex.
Quetiapine, sold under the brand name Seroquel, is a short-acting antipsychotic drug to treat major mental illnesses. It has also been increasingly prescribed off-label for insomnia.
Between 1982 and 2013, the share of home owners among 25-34 year olds shrunk, by more than 20%. On the other hand, the share of home owners among those aged 65+ years has risen slightly.
Western Australia has huge amounts of sunshine and wind, yet only 7% of its energy comes from renewables. What’s more, most households in the poorest suburbs are still locked out of the solar panel boom.
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Even though online influencers might not be overtly endorsing a product, advertisers will still pay a lot to have something featured, even subtly, in a post.
The trial of the cashless welfare card, to control unhealthy spending in Indigenous communities, is being expanded partly due to emotive well-funded campaigns. Meanwhile, evidence is being ignored.
The solar eclipse offered electricity network operators a “live drill” in how to cope with fluctuating output from renewable energy. They passed with flying colours.
The location and targeting of Islamic State’s latest attack, on the Spanish city of Barcelona, deviates from the group’s previous efforts.
Many people complain their aches and pains get worse in the cold, but there are a number of ways to reduce that discomfort in the winter months.
Though more moderate than the 2014 version, the new higher education reform package represents groundhog day for the major political parties.
One in seven Australian households is in a state of housing need. A shortfall in social housing supply means some are locked out of the market and others pay much more for rent than they can afford.
What caused the Big Bang is still a mystery. And that’s just one of the many unanswered questions, in spite of everything we do know about the birth of the Universe.
More than 50 million birds, mammals and reptiles are thought to be killed each year in New South Wales and Queensland by the removal of native vegetation, and planning laws are failing to protect them.
Research finds higher levels of housing debt among pre-retirees are linked to them working for longer.
The gap between the most and least advantaged areas in Australia is reflected in educational inequality.
A record number of underage drinkers sought urgent medical attention in Western Australia last year, and young women made up the majority.
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PhD candidate, Curtin University
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PhD Candidate, Curtin University
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Lecturer in education, Curtin University
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Professor of Geochronology, Curtin University
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Associate professor in education, Curtin University
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Assistant Professor in Geochemistry, Curtin University
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Senior Research Fellow in Geology, Curtin University
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Senior Research Fellow and Lecturer, Curtin University
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Deputy Chair, Academic Board; Dean International, Faculty of Health Sciences, and Professor of International Health, Curtin University
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Professor in Internet Studies, Curtin University
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Adjunct Professor, Centre for Culture and Technology, Curtin University
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Adjunct Professor at the National Drug Research Institute (Melbourne based), Curtin University
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Senior Research Fellow, School of Population Health, Curtin University
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Research Fellow, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, and The Perron Institute for Neurological and Translational Science, Curtin University
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Lecturer and Researcher (Speech Pathology) - School of Allied Health, Curtin University
