Inside an asteroid
Why Perth scientists are hoping to score asteroid fragments brought back to Earth by an ambitious space mission.
By Michelle Wheeler | Research; Science and technology; Science and Engineering | Leave a commentjohn de laeter
Helium gas levels predict earthquakes and diamonds
Predicting earthquakes and finding diamonds could be as simple as measuring helium gas levels in zircon mineral samples, according to Curtin researchers.
By Daniel Jauk | Feature; R&D Now; Research; Science and Engineering | Leave a commentNew Table delivers element of surprise
For the first time in a century, the release of a new Table of Standard Atomic Weights of the Elements could change the way students, chemists and scientists the world-over approach chemistry.
By Andrea Barnard | Research; Physical sciences and mathematicsJohn de Laeter Award for research leadership
Curtin’s Institute of Theoretical Physics Director, Professor Igor Bray, has won the inaugural John de Laeter Award, awarded by Curtin University to staff in recognition of their outstanding contribution to research leadership and excellence.
By Andrea Barnard | Research; Physical sciences and mathematicsEmeritus Professor John de Laeter (1933-2010)
Curtin mourns Emeritus Professor John de Laeter who passed away on August 15, 2010.
By Chris Thomson | Campus and community; Physical sciences and mathematics | Leave a commentCurtin’s John de Laeter is inducted into the WA Science Hall of Fame
John de Laeter has a list of achievements that could stretch into the stars and now the leading astrophysicist, nuclear physicist, educator and researcher has been inducted into the WA Science Hall of Fame.
By Jarrad Long | Campus and community; Physical sciences and mathematics | 1 comment