Environment
Curtin scientists unearth rare mineral from buried WA impact crater
Curtin University researchers studying core samples taken near Shark Bay have discovered an ultra-rare mineral from what may be the…
WA’s national bid to lead battery energy storage research hub charges on
A Western Australian-led national consortium of industry and universities has been invited to progress to the second stage of its…
Most vulnerable households worried about summer energy bills: survey
Two-thirds of vulnerable customers were financially better off under an alternative energy pricing product trialled in regional Western Australia by…
Curtin research finds smarter way to harvest solar energy for clean fuels
Curtin University researchers have developed a low-cost and environmentally friendly method to harvest energy from sunlight to produce clean fuels…
Surgical screw invention crowned overall winner at Curtinnovation Awards
An innovative orthopaedic screw that could help improve patient outcomes after complex trauma surgery has been named as the overall…
Curtin research uncovers unique nesting habits of WA resin bee
Curtin University research has found that a native resin bee endemic to Western Australia is unique in using dry Banksia…
Curtin University Professor named the Premier’s Scientist of the Year
Curtin University congratulates eminent global urban design and transport sustainability expert Professor Peter Newman on being named Scientist of the…
Curtin researchers share secret seed recipe for better biodiversity
Curtin University researchers have developed a seed-coating technology that can help bring degraded landscapes back to life and repair damaged…
Earth’s mid-life crisis – new research backs ‘lull’ in the geologic record
New research backing claims that the Earth experienced a ‘geological lull’ in its development around 2.3 to 2.2 billion years…
From tailings to trees, mine site restoration needs more time
More time is needed to allow for adequate mine site restoration practices, according to a new paper from the ARC…