Research
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…
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…
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,…
New study of Earth’s crust shows global growth spurt three billion years ago
Curtin University researchers have used ancient crystals from eroded rocks found in stream sediments in Greenland to successfully test the…
Research finds increased trust in government and science amid pandemic
New Curtin University research has found a dramatic increase in people’s trust in government in Australia and New Zealand as…
Curtin researchers discover how to improve gold extraction process
Curtin University researchers have improved their award-winning glycine leaching technology by significantly enhancing the leaching rates for gold ore, by…
Curtin Alzheimer’s research project awarded NHMRC funding
Curtin University has been awarded $637,536 in Federal Government funding to explore new treatment opportunities for patients who are at…
Tiny bubbles on electrodes key to speeding up chemical processes
New Curtin University-led research has shown the formation of bubbles on electrodes, usually thought to be a hindrance, can be…
Curtin researchers join cavers to study elusive species on Christmas Island
Curtin University researchers have joined with expert cavers on a mission to learn more about new and elusive underwater species,…
Gamers pave the way for million dollar grant for telescope ‘brain’ upgrade
A new $1 million Federal Government grant to Curtin University will enable a major upgrade to the Murchison Widefield Array…