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Samples brought back from asteroid reveal ‘rubble pile’ had a violent past
Curtin University planetary scientists have shed some light on the evolution of asteroids, which may help prevent future collisions of…
Curtin University plays important role in worldwide cosmic event
Researchers from Curtin University have joined forces with astronomers from around the world in a major project to capture radiation…
Curtin researchers ‘muddy’ current thinking on Earth’s mantle
Curtin University researchers have for the first time discovered the melting of mud in the Earth’s mantle, providing insights into…
Curtin and Lockheed Martin partner in space tracking technology program
Curtin University and Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company will work together to evaluate and potentially extend the Desert Fireball Network’s…
‘Sling-shot’ show for NASA spacecraft over Australia
Stargazers will be treated to a rare skyshow when NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft ‘sling-shots’ its way over Australian skies on September…
Goodness gracious, great balls of mud!
Scientists have long held the belief that planets were built from rocky asteroids, but new research from Curtin University challenges…
Curtin geology student shoots for the stars with NASA
A Curtin University geology student will study interstellar dust with NASA after being selected for a three-month internship at the…
Curtin University honours six distinguished academics
Curtin University has awarded six outstanding academics the prestigious title of John Curtin Distinguished Professor, the highest honour the University…
Curtin fireball chasers recover Halloween meteorite from WA farm
Members of Curtin University’s Desert Fireball Network (DFN) team have successfully tracked and recovered a freshly fallen meteorite from a…
Curtin scientist to jump on historic asteroid-grabbing mission
Planetary geologist Professor Phil Bland, of the WA School of Mines, Curtin University, will head to the US this weekend…