Research
Mauritius incident was world’s first major spill of Very Low Sulfur Fuel Oil
A year after bulk carrier MV Wakashio ran aground in an environmentally sensitive area off Mauritius, Curtin University-led research has…
Study reveals threat of catastrophic supervolcano eruptions ever-present
Curtin scientists are part of an international research team that studied an ancient supervolcano in Indonesia and found such volcanoes…
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…
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…
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…
Volcanic surge narrowed seas during ancient global warming event, study finds
Curtin University research has found that a surge in volcanic activity 56 million years ago not only triggered a major…
Cryptocurrency: financial revolution or flash in the pan?
Touted as the future by some and a fleeting trend by others, what’s behind the rollercoaster-like value and popularity of…
Curtin students named among best and brightest at Premier’s awards
Two outstanding Curtin University students and a leading science outreach program for children have been crowned winners at the 2021…
Six Curtin researchers awarded prestigious Future Fellowships
Six leading Curtin University researchers have been awarded prestigious Future Fellowships by the Federal Government to carry out research of…
Study discovers unique new insect-killing tobacco plant in WA’s Gascoyne
Curtin University researchers have identified seven new species of wild tobacco growing in Western Australia and the Northern Territory, including…