Science and Engineering
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…
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…