Science and Engineering
This perfectly preserved pterosaur wing just rewrote the fossil rulebook
An international study led by Curtin University has revealed new insights into how an ancient flying reptile was preserved in…
Fulbright scholar taps plant-based science for next-generation forensic tools
A leading American forensic chemist will collaborate with Curtin University researchers to develop low-cost, rapid detection tools for dangerous and…
‘Toad-proofing’ farms could help stop the march of invasive pest
Curtin University research has found farmers making small changes to how they give water to cattle in semi-arid regions could…
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,…