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Ancient rocks reveal how water helped shape the world
New Curtin-led research has revealed that water played a far bigger role than previously thought in shaping Earth’s first continents, transforming the planet’s early crust and helping to build the landmasses we see today. Published in Nature’s Communications Earth and Environment Journal, the research team studied 1.6-billion-year-old rocks from the Georgetown Inlier in northeast Queensland – home to some of…
Scientists may have solved a puzzling space rock mystery
An international team of researchers may have answered one of space science’s long-running questions – and it could change our understanding of how life began. Carbon-rich asteroids are abundant in space yet make up less than 5 per cent of meteorites found on Earth. An international team of scientists from Curtin University’s School of Earth and Planetary Sciences, the International…
Man’s best friend may be nature’s worst enemy, study on pet dogs finds
New Curtin University research into the overlooked environmental impact of pet dogs has found far-reaching negative effects on wildlife, ecosystems and climate. While ecological damage caused by cats has been extensively studied, the new research found dogs, as the world’s most common large carnivores, present a significant and multifaceted environmental threat. Lead researcher Associate Professor Bill Bateman, from Curtin’s School…
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National concussion recovery study expands into regional WA
People living with concussion in regional Western Australian communities will now have access to a groundbreaking national study which will…
Star performer: Curtin astronomer awarded prestigious Nancy Millis Medal
A Curtin University astronomer for whom a day at the office includes unlocking the inner workings of supermassive black holes…
Study finds children exiting the youth justice system at risk
New Curtin-led research has found that young people who have had contact with the youth justice system face an increased…
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The Future Of, Ep 133 | 28:12
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The Future Of, Ep 131 | 32:8
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The Future Of, Ep 130 | 27:6
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Thousands head to WA’s preferred university for O-Week
Thousands of students from across Western Australia and around the world will begin their higher education journey at Curtin’s Perth…
Trailblazing trio awarded prestigious Honorary Doctorates
Curtin University has acknowledged a trio of respected leaders for their exceptional service in their fields, by presenting them with…
Curtin students use their Global Voices to tackle important issues abroad
Driven to make a positive difference, two Curtin University students will travel overseas to help tackle major issues, after winning…
Curtin students awarded prestigious overseas scholarships
Four Curtin University undergraduate students are set to take their studies global after being awarded prestigious scholarships in the 2025…