{"results":[{"title":"Charting children's eyes to head off global myopia epidemic","featuredimage":"/news/-/media/project/uwa/uwa/newsroom/card-image/2026/myopia-charts_card.jpg","link":"https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/article/2026/july/charting-childrens-eyes-to-head-off-global-myopia-epidemic","publisheddate":"2026-07-21","summary":"
An international study co-led by The University of Western Australia has created the equivalent of infant growth curve charts for children’s eyes to help clinicians identify the warning signs of myopia.","sxaTags":[{"title":"Media statements"},{"title":"Health"},{"title":"Medical School"},{"title":"Paediatrics"},{"title":"Home Page"},{"title":"Health-and-Medicine"},{"title":"Research"}]},{"title":"Rare sighting of Arctic bobtail squid and egg masses","featuredimage":"/news/-/media/project/uwa/uwa/newsroom/card-image/2026/bobtail-squid-card.jpg","link":"https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/article/2026/july/rare-sighting-of-arctic-bobtail-squid-and-egg-masses","publisheddate":"2026-07-20","summary":"
Marine biologists observed Arctic bobtail squid in its natural habitat in the North Atlantic Ocean, including the rare discovery of a mature female with eggs.","sxaTags":[{"title":"Media statements"},{"title":"Environment"},{"title":"International"},{"title":"Nature and Science"},{"title":"Oceans Institute"},{"title":"Research category"},{"title":"Resilient environment and climate change"},{"title":"School of Biological Sciences"},{"title":"CorporateHome"},{"title":"Home Page"},{"title":"Partnerships"},{"title":"Research"},{"title":"Science and Environment"},{"title":"Featured"}]},{"title":"Ball that broke Norway's heart was legit: data scientist","featuredimage":"/news/-/media/project/uwa/uwa/newsroom/card-image/2026/world-cup-spidercam-ball_card.jpg","link":"https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/article/2026/july/ball-that-broke-norways-heart-was-legit-says-data-scientist","publisheddate":"2026-07-16","summary":"
Simple physics show the goal kick that ended Norway’s barnstorming FIFA World Cup run did not hit the spidercam cable as suggested by angry players and fans.","sxaTags":[{"title":"Media statements"},{"title":"Artificial Intelligence"},{"title":"Business School"},{"title":"Data Science"},{"title":"International"},{"title":"Physics"},{"title":"Home Page"},{"title":"Business-and-law"},{"title":"Engineering and Technology"},{"title":"Research"},{"title":"Featured"}]},{"title":"Megafauna survived until 6,500 years ago on New Guinea coast","featuredimage":"/news/-/media/project/uwa/uwa/newsroom/card-image/2026/giant-roo-card.jpg","link":"https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/article/2026/july/megafauna-survived-until-6500-years-ago-on-new-guinea-coast","publisheddate":"2026-07-10","summary":"
A bone fragment unearthed from an extinct giant kangaroo suggests the species survived until about 6,500 years ago in northern New Guinea – much more recent than previous estimates.","sxaTags":[{"title":"Media statements"},{"title":"Environment"},{"title":"International"},{"title":"Nature and Science"},{"title":"Regional rural and remote"},{"title":"Research category"},{"title":"School of Social Sciences"},{"title":"CorporateHome"},{"title":"Home Page"},{"title":"Research"},{"title":"Science and Environment"}]},{"title":"Compelling exhibitions examine identity, perception and connection","featuredimage":"/news/-/media/project/uwa/uwa/newsroom/card-image/2026/lwag-winter-card.jpg","link":"https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/article/2026/july/compelling-exhibitions-examine-identity-perception-and-connection","publisheddate":"2026-07-07","summary":"
Three new exhibitions showcase contemporary artworks that reflect on the importance of culture, connection and perception. ","sxaTags":[{"title":"Media statements"},{"title":"Home Page"},{"title":"CorporateHome"},{"title":"Arts-and-Culture"},{"title":"Our-community"},{"title":"Featured"}]},{"title":"Remarkable manuscripts shortlisted for literary prize","featuredimage":"/news/-/media/project/uwa/uwa/newsroom/card-image/2026/d-hewett-2026-card.jpg","link":"https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/article/2026/july/remarkable-manuscripts-shortlisted-for-literary-prize","publisheddate":"2026-07-07","summary":"
UWA Publishing has announced the six entries shortlisted for the 2026 Dorothy Hewett Award for an unpublished manuscript.","sxaTags":[{"title":"Media statements"},{"title":"UWA Publishing"},{"title":"Home Page"},{"title":"Arts-and-Culture"},{"title":"Awards and Achievements"}]},{"title":"Whale mums rest upside down to get a break from calves","featuredimage":"/news/-/media/project/uwa/uwa/newsroom/card-image/2026/upside-down-whales_card.jpg","link":"https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/article/2026/july/whale-mums-rest-upside-down-to-get-a-break-from-calves","publisheddate":"2026-07-06","summary":"
New research has shed light on the perplexing tendency of southern right whales to rest upside down, suggesting the unique behaviour is designed to limit nursing so mothers can save much-needed energy.","sxaTags":[{"title":"Media statements"},{"title":"Environment"},{"title":"International"},{"title":"Nature and Science"},{"title":"Oceans Institute"},{"title":"Resilient environment and climate change"},{"title":"School of Biological Sciences"},{"title":"CorporateHome"},{"title":"Home Page"},{"title":"Research"},{"title":"Science and Environment"}]},{"title":"Environmental DNA  reveals impact of climate and humans on fish biodiversity","featuredimage":"/news/-/media/project/uwa/uwa/newsroom/card-image/2026/deirdre-gleeson-card.jpg","link":"https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/article/2026/july/environmental-dna--reveals-impact-of-climate-and-humans-on-fish-biodiversity","publisheddate":"2026-07-02","summary":"
A global analysis of fish biodiversity using environmental DNA (eDNA) has revealed how human activity and climate have influenced biodiversity patterns in river ecosystems. ","sxaTags":[{"title":"Media statements"},{"title":"Environment"},{"title":"Nature and Science"},{"title":"Research category"},{"title":"Resilient environment and climate change"},{"title":"UWA School of Agriculture and Environmental Science"},{"title":"Home Page"},{"title":"Research"},{"title":"Science and Environment"}]},{"title":"Visiting scholars to share 'Sweetgrass' approach to mental health","featuredimage":"/news/-/media/project/uwa/uwa/newsroom/card-image/2026/sweetgrass-method_card.jpg","link":"https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/article/2026/june/visiting-scholars-to-share-sweetgrass-approach-to-mental-health","publisheddate":"2026-06-30","summary":"
A groundbreaking culturally responsive approach to mental health care used by North American native peoples will be the subject of a special lecture at The University of Western Australia in July.","sxaTags":[{"title":"Media statements"},{"title":"Health"},{"title":"School of Indigenous Studies"},{"title":"School of Psychological Science"},{"title":"Home Page"},{"title":"Arts-and-Culture"},{"title":"Health-and-Medicine"},{"title":"Learning-and-teaching"}]},{"title":"Excess belly fat linked to faster biological ageing","featuredimage":"/news/-/media/project/uwa/uwa/newsroom/card-image/2026/excess-belly-fat-card.jpg","link":"https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/article/2026/june/excess-belly-fat-linked-to-faster-biological-ageing","publisheddate":"2026-06-29","summary":"
New research suggests that higher levels of visceral fat, the fat stored deep in the abdomen, could contribute to faster biological ageing in middle-aged adults.","sxaTags":[{"title":"Media statements"},{"title":"Health"},{"title":"Our Women"},{"title":"Research category"},{"title":"School of Population and Global Health"},{"title":"Home Page"},{"title":"Health-and-Medicine"},{"title":"Our-community"},{"title":"Partnerships"},{"title":"Research"}]}]}