Science and Engineering
New geoscience hub to play critical role in cleaner minerals future
A new Curtin University institute will connect government and industry with leading geoscience expertise to help transform WA’s economic future in…
Curtin takes cutting-edge science inside WA prisons
A “super microscope” capable of magnifying the tiniest of objects and usually only found in research labs has been taken inside an Australian prison for the…
Strategic partnership to further establish Australia as a rare earth leader
Curtin University and Victory Metals have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the development of a major rare earth project,…
‘Cosmic clock’ reveals Australian landscapes’ history and potential future
Curtin University researchers have demonstrated a new way to uncover the ancient history of Australia’s landscapes, which could offer crucial…
Curtin researchers among finalists in the Premier’s Science Awards
Four Curtin leaders in their fields have been named finalists in the prestigious Premier’s Science Awards, which celebrate WA’s best…
Skin deep: New research reveals the secret to ancient fish scales’ survival
A Curtin University-led international study has solved the mystery of how the skin of a fossilised fish was able to…
Burning issue: study finds fire a friend to some bees, a foe to others
New Curtin University research has found the impact of bushfires and prescribed burns on global bee populations is highly varied,…
Physics prodigy: Young Curtin student named WA’s next Rhodes Scholar
A gifted young student from Curtin University has been named Western Australia’s 2026 Rhodes Scholar, earning one of the world’s…
Curtin powers global push to find life on Mars and advance autonomy
Curtin University is helping unlock the secrets of life on Mars and advance next-generation robotics and autonomous systems, with two…
Developing a National Indigenous Environmental Research Network
More than 300 people have contributed to a nationwide consultation over the past two years to deliver a co-designed case…