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One express ticket to Jupiter, please
Thu, 09 Apr 2020The team from the Desert Fireball Network at Curtin University has found that Earth acted as a slingshot to alter the orbit of a meteor and propel it back into deep outer space near Jupiter.
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Astronomers detect biggest explosion in the history of the Universe
Fri, 28 Feb 2020Scientists studying a distant galaxy cluster have discovered the biggest explosion seen in the Universe since the Big Bang.
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New research sheds light on the unique ‘call’ of Ross Sea killer whales
Wed, 26 Feb 2020New Curtin University-led research has found that the smallest type of killer whale has 28 different complex calls, comprising a combination of burst-pulse sounds and whistles.
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Curtin researchers track lizard to assess mine site restoration effectiveness
Fri, 07 Feb 2020Curtin University scientists have attached a tracking device to the back of a perentie in order to assess the native animal’s response to and use of a restored former mine site.
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New research unlocks deep secret of continent formation and structure
Fri, 07 Feb 2020Researchers at Curtin University have found a way to understand the largely unknown processes behind the formation and structure of Earth’s most ancient continents.
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Curtin student’s innovation capable of ‘reading’ human emotions
Mon, 16 Dec 2019A Curtin University mechatronic engineering student has developed an intelligent system capable of reading people’s emotions in real-time, offering potential benefits for a range of industries.
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New eDNA tool research helps scientists find deep sea corals
Thu, 05 Dec 2019Curtin researchers have developed a promising new toolkit for monitoring threatened coral ecosystems by analysing environmental DNA (eDNA) extracted from waters off the coast of the Cocos Islands.
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Curtin study finds native bees turning to polystyrene for nesting places
Wed, 04 Dec 2019New Curtin University research has found that polystyrene can serve as a nesting place for native bees, which are able to exploit the man-made material for their own benefit.
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ARC-funded Curtin research partnership to extract anti-diabetic from lupins
Mon, 02 Dec 2019Curtin University researchers will partner with industry in developing a commercially viable way to turn lupin seed waste into a treatment for high blood glucose.
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Telescopes and satellites combine to map entire planet’s ground movement
Thu, 21 Nov 2019Curtin University research has revealed how pairing satellite images with an existing global network of radio telescopes can be used to paint a whole-of-planet picture of geological forces at work.
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