A new roadmap to save Australia's seagrasses
New ECU research has mapped risks to Australian seagrass meadows that underscore and assist in the crucial task of conservation.
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Explore Research Projects Engage with usNew ECU research has mapped risks to Australian seagrass meadows that underscore and assist in the crucial task of conservation.
New research from ECU Associate Professor Amir Razmjou is developing a new generation of membranes from recycled PVC that will allow the processing of wastewater, minerals, and even lithium.
New research from ECU shows that common bone density scans can also reveal plaque build-up in the abdominal aorta - which researchers have found is a reliable marker for developing dementia.
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Young people have reported how consent can be painted as a simple 'yes' or 'no' act, rather than an ongoing discussion between sexual partners.
A new Edith Cowan University (ECU) study has revealed that Australian teens feel sex education is falling short, leaving them unprepared to navigate complex relationship dynamics.
The Western Australian Future Health Research and Innovation Fund (FHRI) has awarded a $499,660 grant for the further research and development of an immersive, artificial intelligence (AI)-driven, virtual-reality-enhanced computer simulation program to train frontline healthcare workers in de-escalating aggression in patients.
The economic cost of food waste in Australia is staggering. It's estimated $36.6 billion is lost to the economy every year. Much of our fresh produce never even makes it to stores, rejected at the farm gate due to cosmetic reasons, such as its appearance, size or ripeness.
ECU respects the Noongar people, the traditional custodians of the land on which our campuses are built. We're also committed to developing our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff.
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