Space and physics
MWA: expanding the horizons of science
In 2012, in midwest Australian scrubland 300 kilometres from the nearest town, academic, government, and industry leaders gathered. Before them,…
When discovery and collaboration collide
‘Atomic collision theory’ might sound like a term that belongs within the confines of a science lab, when in reality,…
Major milestone for key radio-astronomy project
The Murchison Widefield Array (MWA) has recorded a key milestone in its ongoing development, with the building and deployment of…
Extragalactic radio astronomy expert appointed as CIRA Co-director
Curtin University has appointed Professor Carole Jackson as Co-director (Science) of Curtin Institute of Radio Astronomy (CIRA) and Director of…
Universe awaits for award-winning astronomy student
Curtin University post-graduate astronomy student Thomas Russell has today been named ExxonMobil Student Scientist of the Year at the Premier’s…
Work towards largest telescope awarded: Return on astronomy investment begins
The international Square Kilometre Array (SKA) office awarded contracts to prepare for the world’s largest radio telescope yesterday, marking the…
Radio astronomy grant success for pre-constructing SKA-low
Curtin University radio astronomers have been allocated Square Kilometre Array (SKA) pre-construction grants totalling $5 million to develop prototype antennas…
Radio astronomy strengthens ties between Australia and Asia
Radio astronomy researchers from the Asia-Oceania region will meet in Perth tomorrow to discuss the latest advances and scientific benefits…
Pioneers in Radio Astronomy
World-renowned radio astronomer, Dr Miller Goss, will present an in-depth discussion on the history of radio astronomy and how it…