By firing lasers finer than a human hair at tiny grains of a mineral extracted from beach sand, Curtin researchers have found evidence of an almost four billion-year-old piece of the Earth’s crust.
By Lucien Wilkinson | General; Research; Science and technology
BASF, the world’s leading chemical company, will once again partner with Curtin to ignite interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) subjects amongst primary school students.
By 286333f | General
Western Australia will need an extra 3,000 data scientists to ensure we lead the digital revolution, the State’s inaugural data science conference has been told this week.
By Yasmine Phillips
A Curtin astrophysicist has been recognised by the country’s professional body for astronomical research for her significant contribution to advancing a greater understanding of the Universe.
By Yasmine Phillips
A Curtin research centre will continue to discover new ways to reduce the economic impact of crop disease for Australian growers, after a major funding announcement.
By Lucien Wilkinson | General; Research; Science and technology
Curtin scientists who analysed seawater samples taken by Jon Sanders on his recent circumnavigation voyage have found microplastics present in the vast majority of samples.
By Lucien Wilkinson | Environment; General; Research; Science and technology; The future of humanity
A Curtin-led research team has uncovered valuable information on the migration patterns of the fin whale, as well as where they breed and feed, which will help aid in the monitoring and protection.
By Lauren Sydoruk
With about one-third of the world’s corals currently under threat of extinction due to climate change, Curtin researchers have made the encouraging discovery of a ‘lost’ species of coral.
By Lucien Wilkinson | Environment; General; Research; Science and technology
Researchers will work to deliver the first-ever optical communications from a 1U CubeSat based on the technology behind WA’s Binar-1 spacecraft as the result of a new partnership.
By Lucien Wilkinson | General; Research; Science and technology
A powerful radio-wave laser, called a ‘megamaser’, has been observed by the MeerKAT telescope in South Africa.
By Lucien Wilkinson | General; Research; Science and technologyCRICOS Provider Code: WA 00301J
