science
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…
Is screen time bad for kids? New research says it’s not so black and white
From colourful TVs to talking toys, digital technology is ubiquitous in the lives of children and parents. While we know…
Curtin and Chevron unveil world-class corrosion facility
Curtin University and Chevron Australia have officially opened the doors to an Australian-first research facility that promises to transform how…
A clear game-changer: Curtin’s water-repellent glass breaks new ground
Curtin University researchers have developed a new technique to make glass water-repellent, a feature that could improve safety in vehicles,…
Small but mighty: eDNA amplifies key role of insects in pollination
Insects are the largest group of animals on Earth – there are more than 1.4 billion insects per person according…
Moving ‘hotspot’ created world’s longest straight underwater mountain belt
New Curtin University research has revealed that the Ninetyeast Ridge — the Earth’s longest straight underwater mountain chain — formed…
New era in conservation: Curtin’s eDNA program expands mission
Curtin University’s game changing environmental DNA (eDNA) research program, supporting global conservation efforts, is set to expand with a $7.8…
Curtin’s rising stars recognised in today’s ARC early-career funding
New Curtin research will be carried out by some of Australia’s finest early-career researchers thanks to more than $2 million…
Harmful substances impacting tiger snakes across Perth, study finds
New research has found tiger snakes in Perth’s urban wetlands are accumulating high levels of chemical substances from ingesting PFAS…
Study finds 107-million-year-old pterosaur bones are oldest in Australia
A team of researchers have confirmed that 107-million-year-old pterosaur bones discovered more than 30 years ago are the oldest of…