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News 03 Nov 2025

Professor Michael Wear wins inaugural Prime Minister’s prize

When a devastating marine heatwave struck Shark Bay in 2012, it wiped out vast stretches of seagrass meadows in one of the world’s most biodiverse marine environments.

First Nations, Sustainability

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News 15 Dec 2025

Researchers give update on neurological condition impacting magpies in WA

General, Science

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News 11 Dec 2025

Type 2 diabetes breakthrough nears human trial phase

General, Health, ...

Pauline Charman in the lab using BioBarcode equipment.

News 09 Dec 2025

Making WA science accessible to every classroom

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, General, ...

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News 08 Dec 2025

Slow turning could be an indicator for Parkinson's Disease

Health, Research

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Blog 27 Nov 2024

Westpac Young Technologists Scholarships now open

Business, Creative Arts and Communication, ...

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