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Smarter pollen tracking helps allergy sufferers breathe easier

Wednesday, 29 October 2025

Smarter pollen tracking helps allergy sufferers breathe easier. Edith Cowan University (ECU) is now home to Western Australia's only automatic pollen monitor, allowing more accurate pollen forecasts for the Perth metropolitan area.

ECU Students Named Finalists in Prestigious ACS WA Awards

Friday, 10 October 2025 Schools > Science > News > School of Science > 2025 > 10

We’re proud to announce that Edith Cowan University’s School of Science has achieved a record number of student finalists in this year’s ACS WA Dennis Moore Oration & 1962 Awards - the most we've ever had!

Hosted annually by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) WA Branch, the Dennis Moore Oration is the state’s most prestigious ICT forum, featuring world-class speakers and recognising excellence in computing and security education and research.

This year, 6 ECU students have been selected as finalists across both undergraduate and postgraduate categories.

The CAIML 2025 AI Challenge has started!

Tuesday, 07 October 2025 Schools > Science > News > School of Science > 2025 > 10

Think you’ve got what it takes to solve real-world healthcare problems with AI?
The CAIML 2025 AI Challenge is now open to School of Science coursework students! Choose from two impactful tracks in medical imaging and compete for a $1000 cash prize and a Certificate of Achievement.
Build models that tackle noisy CT scans or predict bone density from X-rays - and make a real difference.

Final Submissions Due: 30 Nov 2025 11:55 PM (AWST)

Click to learn more and join the challenge!

Why Blonde Hair Turns Green in the Pool (and It’s Not Chlorine’s Fault)

Friday, 26 September 2025 Schools > Science > News > School of Science > 2025 > 09

Dr Magdalena Wajrak explains the real reason blonde hair turns green in pools - copper, not chlorine. The article explores how copper ions bind to damaged hair and offers practical solutions to prevent and reverse the effect.

Should You Accept All Cookies?

Friday, 19 September 2025 Schools > Science > News > School of Science > 2025 > 09

Dr David Cook Lecturer in Computer and Security, breaks down the digital dilemma in his latest piece for The Conversation - exploring what those cookie pop-ups really mean and whether you should hit “accept” or “reject.”

Making Data Centres More Efficient

Friday, 08 August 2025 Schools > Science > News > School of Science > 2025 > 08

Professor Paul Haskell-Dowland discusses the rising energy demands of data centres and explores strategies to improve their efficiency amid growing digital consumption.

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