Science and Engineering
Curtin launches world-class atom probe and advanced manufacturing hub
Curtin University has added two cutting-edge research facilities to its infrastructure that will strengthen advanced manufacturing and scientific capabilities across…
Dinosaur blood – oldest discovery rewrites what fossils can reveal about the past
An international research team led by Curtin University has for the first time uncovered unequivocal evidence of fossilised red blood…
New breakthrough could help police trace 3D-printed ‘ghost guns’
Curtin University researchers may have found a new way to help police trace 3D-printed firearms, after developing a new method…
Out of sight, up in smoke: A hidden fuel crisis
Imagine cooking dinner for your family without a modern stove. There’s no gas or electricity supplied to your house so…
Researcher Connect: Associate Professor Sam Xie
Meet Associate Professor Sam Xie from the Western Australian School of Mines (WASM). His work explores how hydrogen can be…
Hearing tests reveal how sea lions and fur seals hear human-made noise
Curtin University and Taronga Conservation Society Australia researchers have conducted the first hearing tests on Australian sea lions and long-nosed…
Curtin’s Young Poppies named among WA’s top emerging scientists
Five Curtin University researchers have been named 2026 Western Australian Young Tall Poppy Science Awards winners for work spanning cancer…
WA’s homegrown space program continues to reach for the stars
Western Australia’s homegrown spacecraft program will be expanded to deliver satellite missions that support school, industry and research engagement thanks…
Global fellowship to help Curtin student advance reliable clean energy
A Curtin University student whose diverse childhood fostered a passion for reliable, sustainable energy is among four young Australians headed…
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…