Planetary science
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…
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…
Asteroid rocks begin to reveal our solar system’s origins
Curtin University researchers are among a global team of scientists who are discovering how our solar system came to be,…
Organic compounds in asteroids formed in colder regions of space: study
Analysis of organic compounds – calledpolycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) – extracted from the Ryugu asteroid and Murchison meteorite has found…
Curtin ready to analyse rare asteroid rocks from epic NASA mission
Curtin University researchers are standing by to be among the first in the world to analyse precious asteroid samples due…
Argyle study reveals crucial third clue to finding new diamond deposits
Curtin University researchers studying diamond-rich rocks from Western Australia’s Argyle volcano have identified the missing third key ingredient needed to…
Historic MWA milestone reached as we go ‘back to the future’ in the cosmos
A world-class telescope in outback Western Australia is on the verge of unlocking more secrets from the start of the…
Asteroid findings from specks of space dust could save the planet
Curtin University-led research into the durability and age of an ancient asteroid made of rocky rubble and dust, revealed significant…
Curtin-developed machine learning ‘phones home’ for famous Martian rock
New Curtin-led research has pinpointed the exact home of the oldest and most famous Martian meteorite for the first time…
Curtin astrophysicist named among nation’s leaders in her field
A Curtin astrophysicist has been recognised by the country’s professional body for astronomical research for her significant contribution to advancing…