Space and physics
Cosmic mystery deepens as astronomers find object flashing in both radio waves and X-rays
Astronomers from the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR), in collaboration with international teams, have made a startling discovery…
Glass beads offer a window into the Moon’s hidden depths
An international study featuring scientists from Curtin University’s School of Earth and Planetary Sciences and Space Science and Technology Centre…
From Mars to music: Thousands gather for the galactic Cosmos on Campus
Thousands of space enthusiasts flocked to Curtin University this weekend, to be taken out of this world at the Cosmos…
Scientists may have solved a puzzling space rock mystery
An international team of researchers may have answered one of space science’s long-running questions – and it could change our…
Star performer: Curtin astronomer awarded prestigious Nancy Millis Medal
A Curtin University astronomer for whom a day at the office includes unlocking the inner workings of supermassive black holes…
World’s oldest impact crater found, rewriting Earth’s ancient history
Curtin University researchers have discovered the world’s oldest known meteorite impact crater, which could significantly redefine our understanding of the…
A clear game-changer: Curtin’s water-repellent glass breaks new ground
Curtin University researchers have developed a new technique to make glass water-repellent, a feature that could improve safety in vehicles,…
Pristine asteroid samples reveal secrets of the ancient solar system
Curtin University researchers have gained an unprecedented glimpse into the early history of our solar system through some of the…
Australian innovation ‘sifts’ space for mysteries
The first trial of an Australian-developed technology has detected mysterious objects by sifting through signals from space like sand on…
Astronomers may have discovered the answer to a mysterious stellar event
Researchers from the Curtin node of the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) have made a record-breaking astrophysical discovery…