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Jon Sanders’ 11th world voyage to help measure ocean pollution
Solo yachtsman Jon Sanders will collect water samples to help Curtin University researchers examine the toll plastic waste is having…
Tiny nanocrystals create ‘brighter’ future for TV viewers, study finds
Curtin University researchers have discovered tiny ‘greener’ nanocrystals that can be manipulated to produce high-quality pictures and lighting in electronic…
Curtin researchers discover new nerve pathway in the body
A newly discovered nerve pathway that connects the foot and the face on the same side of the body may…
Decorated WA School of Mines graduate returns as first female Director
Curtin University has announced respected mining executive Sabina Shugg as the new Director of its Western Australian School of Mines…
Farmers to benefit from conducting their own agricultural research
Farmers across Western Australia will have the opportunity to harness their natural curiosity and lead their own on-farm experiments as…
Volcanic eruption witnessed by Homo sapiens from pre-historic times
A volcanic eruption believed to be eye-witnessed by humans in pre-historic times happened 245,000 years later than originally expected, according…
Curtin welcomes WA’s first STEM skills strategy for jobs of the future
Curtin University has welcomed Western Australia’s first State-wide STEM skills strategy, which aims to ensure the next generation is equipped…
Mine safety and lightning strikes the focus of Curtin’s Fulbright Scholars
Protecting industrial infrastructure from lightning strikes and ensuring mine safety will be the aim of two leading US scientists who…
Curtin scientists use giant telescope on sea floor to study rays from space
Curtin University researchers are part of an international project that will use a huge underwater neutrino telescope at the bottom…
Curtin ranked among world’s top 300 in latest global university rankings
Curtin University has jumped into the world’s top 300 universities, according to the CWTS Leiden Ranking 2019 released overnight. Curtin…