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Curtin researcher helps find largest supernova remnant by looking in right place

An international team of researchers, using powerful new X-ray telescope eROSITA to conduct the first all-sky X-ray survey in 25 years, have detected the largest supernova remnant ever discovered.

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Curtin researcher helps find largest supernova remnant by looking in right place
Study suggests greater need for grief support due to COVID-19

Thursday 25 Feb 2021By Lucien Wilkinson

Study suggests greater need for grief support due to COVID-19

Curtin University research has found people grieving a COVID-related death would benefit from timely support and care to reduce the high risk of experiencing problems in important areas of…

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Research giants join forces for hearing impaired in Western Pacific Region

Wednesday 24 Feb 2021By Lucien Wilkinson

Research giants join forces for hearing impaired in Western Pacific Region

Hearing loss sufferers will reap the rewards of three globally recognised research brands with Ear Science Institute Australia (ESIA), Curtin University and William Demant Foundation joining…

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First black hole ever detected is more massive than we thought

Friday 19 Feb 2021By Lauren Sydoruk

First black hole ever detected is more massive than we thought

New 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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Ancient owl vomit helps Curtin researchers unpack prehistoric bone secrets

Monday 08 Feb 2021By Lucien Wilkinson

Ancient owl vomit helps Curtin researchers unpack prehistoric bone secrets

Curtin University researchers studying one of the oldest collections of ancient animal bones in the world have used DNA still present in the bones to identify 17 animal species.

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Late payments drive stress for WA small business owners during COVID-19

Thursday 04 Feb 2021By Lauren Sydoruk

Late payments drive stress for WA small business owners during COVID-19

Almost a quarter of WA small businesses are impacted by late payments of 30 days or more from larger companies resulting in cash flow challenges and increased levels of personal stress.

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Curtin study finds native bees under threat from growing urbanisation

Wednesday 03 Feb 2021By Lucien Wilkinson

Curtin study finds native bees under threat from growing urbanisation

Residential gardens are a poor substitute for native bushland and increasing urbanisation is a growing threat when it comes to bees, Curtin University research has found.

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Food and space the focus for newest Forrest PhD Scholars at Curtin

Wednesday 20 Jan 2021By Lauren Sydoruk

Food and space the focus for newest Forrest PhD Scholars at Curtin

Two 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

Wednesday 20 Jan 2021By Vanessa Beasley

Curtin find could slash energy use and cost in making silicon

Curtin 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

Wednesday 13 Jan 2021By Lucien Wilkinson

New study of Earth’s crust shows global growth spurt three billion years ago

Curtin 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…

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