Science And Technology News
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First black hole ever detected is more massive than we thought
Fri, 19 Feb 2021New observations of the first black hole ever detected have led astronomers to question what they know about the Universe’s most mysterious objects.
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Food and space the focus for newest Forrest PhD Scholars at Curtin
Wed, 20 Jan 2021Two early career researchers have been awarded prestigious Forrest PhD Scholarships to continue their studies into black holes in the universe and food insecurity.
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Curtin find could slash energy use and cost in making silicon
Wed, 20 Jan 2021Curtin University researchers have uncovered a method of making silicon, found commonly in electronics such as phones, cameras and computers, at room temperature.
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New study of Earth’s crust shows global growth spurt three billion years ago
Wed, 13 Jan 2021Curtin researchers have used ancient crystals from eroded rocks found in stream sediments in Greenland to successfully test the theory that portions of Earth’s ancient crust acted as ‘seeds'.
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Curtin researchers discover how to improve gold extraction process
Thu, 07 Jan 2021Curtin University researchers have improved their award-winning glycine leaching technology by significantly enhancing the leaching rates for gold ore.
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Tiny bubbles on electrodes key to speeding up chemical processes
Fri, 11 Dec 2020New Curtin University-led research has shown the formation of bubbles on electrodes, usually thought to be a hindrance, can be beneficial.
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Curtin researchers join cavers to study elusive species on Christmas Island
Thu, 10 Dec 2020Curtin University researchers have joined with expert cavers on a mission to learn more about new and elusive underwater species.
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Gamers pave the way for million dollar grant for telescope ‘brain’ upgrade
Thu, 10 Dec 2020A new $1 million Federal Government grant to Curtin University will enable a major upgrade to the Murchison Widefield Array (MWA).
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Pilot whale study reveals copycat calls to outsmart predators
Thu, 03 Dec 2020New Curtin University research has found southern Australian long-finned pilot whales are able to mimic the calls of its natural predator and food rival – the killer whale.
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Distinguished Curtin researcher named Academy Fellow
Thu, 26 Nov 2020Curtin University congratulates John Curtin Distinguished Professor Kingsley Dixon on being named one of 25 new Fellows elected to the Academy of Technology and Engineering in 2020.
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