Talented Curtin trio win WA Young Tall Poppy Science Awards
Three Curtin University researchers have been recognised in the Western Australian Young Tall Poppy Science Awards.
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WA’s streaming pioneer to help inspire the next generation of start-ups
One of Australia’s greatest tech success stories will lend her expertise to Curtin University students in a bid to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs as part of a new appointment.
New research to bring fibre optic technology to Australia’s resources sector
A Curtin research team will work to bring leading broadband fibre optic acoustic sensing technology to the Australian oil and gas, mining and environmental monitoring industries.
Mauritius incident was world’s first major spill of Very Low Sulfur Fuel Oil
A year after a bulk carrier ran aground in an environmentally sensitive area off Mauritius, Curtin-led research has identified the incident as the first known spillage involving a new marine fuel…
Study reveals threat of catastrophic supervolcano eruptions ever-present
Curtin scientists that studied an ancient supervolcano in Indonesia and found such volcanoes remain active and hazardous for thousands of years after a super-eruption.
Curtin team behind submariner endurance research named Eureka finalist
A team of Curtin researchers are finalists in the 2021 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes for their innovative research into strategies to assure the endurance and performance of submariners.
New 3D-printed industry technology tested at Curtin Malaysia’s pilot plant
New 3D-printed structured packing technology that offers cleaner and more efficient gas separation and chemical processing across various industries will be tested at Curtin Malaysia’s pilot…
Sibling’s likelihood of autism diagnosis impacted by age gap, study finds
Mothers of children with autism who delayed their subsequent pregnancy by 2.5 to three years reduced the likelihood of their next child also being diagnosed on the spectrum, new research…
Volcanic surge narrowed seas during ancient global warming event, study finds
Curtin research found a surge in volcanic activity 56 million years ago not only triggered a big global warming event but also altered the shape of the Earth’s continents and restricted oceanic…
Cryptocurrency: financial revolution or flash in the pan?
Curtin’s Associate Professor Vidy Potdar and Professor Saurav Dutta explain the reasons behind the rollercoaster-like popularity of cryptocurrency.