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Defence satellites, weather radars and drones lead to major meteorite find
Nine years after a six-tonne asteroid crashed through the Earth’s atmosphere over South Australia, researchers have used a combination of…
Wreckage from famous warships explored in 3D on anniversary of sinking
On the 81st anniversary of the sinking of the Australian warship HMAS Sydney (II) and the disguised German raider HSK…
Curtin astrophysicist named a Superstar of STEM
A Curtin University astrophysicist whose research investigates how stars are destroyed by supermassive black holes has been named a Superstar…
In-depth study supports new solutions for healthcare workers
A major study has shown that healthcare and social assistance workers are twice as likely to file a workplace compensation…
Leading work motivation expert awarded prestigious fellowship
A leading Curtin University expert whose research aims to understand how work motivation can influence performance and wellbeing in the…
Alzheimer’s discovery crowned overall Curtinnovation winner
A ground-breaking Curtin-led research project that discovered a possible cause of Alzheimer’s disease has been crowned the overall winner at…
New unusual bee species discovered with dog-like snout
A new native bee species with a dog-like “snout” has been discovered in Perth bushland though Curtin-led research that sheds…
Rising AFL star and Hockey champion take out top Curtin Sport Awards
Fremantle Dockers footballer Andrew Brayshaw, who is studying a Bachelor of Commerce at Curtin University, and Kaitlin Nobbs, who is…
Curtin researchers locate largest known fresh meteorite strikes on Mars
Curtin University researchers have helped discover the largest fresh meteorite impact craters on Mars since NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter began…
Nova Systems and ICRAR Curtin partner on new Space Domain Awareness technology
The Curtin University node of the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) has teamed with Australian-owned company Nova Systems…