Technology
Study finds tiny cavities in Banksia trees are nests for native bees
A new study from Curtin University has found pre-formed cavities in Banksia trees to be an important nesting home for…
Curtin researchers named national role models for women in STEM
Curtin University astronomy researcher Dr Natasha Hurley-Walker and molecular plant pathologist Dr Caroline Moffat are among only 60 female scientists…
Curtin appoints head of new data science hub
Curtin University has appointed a research and engagement executive to lead the new WA Data Science Innovation Hub, which is…
RACI awards for Curtin science education and neurochemistry experts
Two Curtin University academics have been recognised by the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI) – in recognition of their work…
Bronze award for Curtin’s work to encourage more women in STEMM
Curtin University’s commitment to advancing the careers of women in science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM) has been recognised…
Space missions launch, land and arrive in time for new Curtin space centre
Curtin University researchers are on science teams for three major current space missions, which coincide with the launch of the…
Ancient botany meets state-of-the-art technology at Curtin Malaysia
Researchers at Curtin Malaysia are exploring the potential of extracts from a variety of natural produce, some indigenous to Sarawak,…
New technology revives patchouli industry in Aceh, Indonesia
Syaifullah Muhammad is a chemical engineering alumnus who has developed an innovative technology to extract high-quality patchouli oil from the…
Six Curtin scientists named among world’s most influential on 2018 list
Six Curtin University researchers have been named in Clarivate Analytics’ annual Highly Cited Researcher List, which identifies the world’s most…
Intense fires threaten conservation-significant trapdoor spider
A new Curtin University study has found trapdoor spiders do not survive intense bushfires but have high survival rates in…