Renowned Curtin astronomer leads Premier’s Science Awards nominations
Four Curtin University researchers and three of the University’s programs have been named as finalists in the prestigious Premier’s Science Awards 2020.
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Rock stars – Curtin scientists find two meteorites in two weeks
Curtin University researchers have discovered two meteorites in a two week period on the Nullarbor Plain – one freshly fallen and the other from November 2019.
Curtin research finds first African carder bees to reach Western Australia
Curtin research has recorded the first known appearance of Pseudoanthidium (Immanthidium) repetitum, the African carder bee, in Western Australia.
Serendipity broadens the scope for making graphite
Curtin University researchers have unexpectedly discovered a new way to make crystalline graphite, an essential material used in the making of lithium ion batteries.
Curtin researcher welcomes decision to preserve ancient WA site
Curtin University researcher John Curtin Distinguished Professor Simon Wilde welcomes a decision by the Federal Government to preserve an ancient site located in regional WA.
O Christmas Tree: DNA shows WA’s largest parasitic plant adapts to climate
A closer look at DNA from south-western Australia’s native Nuytsia floribunda, known as the WA Christmas Tree, has found that temperature, rather than rainfall, impacts the tree’s resilience…
New BHP-Curtin alliance to drive innovation, research and education
Curtin University and BHP have joined forces in a powerful new partnership to develop research and innovation projects, and support the higher education of emerging leaders.
Study finds West Australians need better education to prevent snake bites
New Curtin University-led research has found that people living in rural and urban areas across Western Australia need to be educated about how to identify the different types of reptiles in…
Boost for liver cancer patients with new $10.8 million world-class research centre
Patients with primary liver cancer will benefit from a new $10.8 million research centre.
Shining light into the dark – Curtin discovery makes microscopic imaging possible in dark conditions
Curtin University researchers have discovered a new way to more accurately analyse microscopic samples by essentially making them ‘glow in the dark’.