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Latest news and events

NASA, Australian scientists to track lightning-sparked bushfires from space

Australian researchers have teamed up with NASA to combat devastating bushfires sparked by lightning.

IGNIS to ignite a love of STEM in high school students

Under its IGNIS collaborative study with US space agency NASA, Edith Cowan University (ECU) is partnering with Western Australia high schools to offer students the opportunity to participate in real-world research.

Lightning, fire and space: launching the IGNIS project

ECU will lead five Australian universities in collaboration with NASA to study lightning and fire through the IGNIS mission, providing research data for global scientists and fire investigators.

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Police equipment can be tracked via Bluetooth. What about your phone, watch and headphones?

The ABC has revealed a major cybersecurity flaw in Bluetooth-enabled police tasers and body-worn cameras that means officers can be tracked.

Record numbers connect with the ECU South West experience

The Open Day at ECU South West drew record numbers this year.

Marine mystery uncovered: Ancient reefs hold key to modern marine life

New research from ECU has given a glimpse into Earth's rich ocean life 20 million years ago.

ECU announces acclaimed alumna as 2027 Copyright Agency Grant artist

Edith Cowan University (ECU) has announced Western Australian-born artist Sarah Contos as the recipient of the 2027 Copyright Agency Partnerships (CAP) Grant Commission.

The cradle of Earth's rich ocean life was a massive coral reef system 20 million years ago

Some parts of this epic coral reef system weren't even where the greatest reefs are found today. But remnants have survived.

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