Media releases
Astronomers peer into the lair of a mysterious cosmic radio burster
An international team of astronomers have used two of the world’s largest radio telescopes to show that a mysterious source…
Oldest land-plant microfossils in Australia found in WA’s Canning Basin
Collaborative research led by the WA Organic & Isotope Geochemistry Centre at Curtin University has discovered the oldest land-plant microfossils…
A ‘blooming’ good bush walk leads to new orchid species discovery
Two new and previously unknown ‘fairy’ orchids have been discovered by Curtin University’s eminent botanist Professor Kingsley Dixon and Kew…
Electrochemical aspects of semiconductors no longer ‘flawed’
Researchers from Curtin University have been able to reproduce and explain the often puzzling behaviour of electrons that enter or…
New Curtin Professor and MWA Director to help drive WA towards the SKA
Curtin University has attracted one of the world’s leading astronomers from the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) project. Professor Melanie Johnston-Hollitt…
Fashion mix sets students on path to success
Months of hard work and long hours came to a successful climax recently with Curtin University’s student fashion designers presenting…
An app-ortunity to help measure global environmental restoration efforts
A new Curtin University developed app aimed at helping users around the globe monitor their own conservation efforts has just…
Telescopes team up to study giant galaxy
Astronomers have used two Australian radio telescopes and several optical telescopes to study complex mechanisms that are fuelling jets of…
New project offers snapshots into the lives of WA’s refugee community
West Australians will be given a glimpse into the lives of families from refugee backgrounds as part of a new…
Curtin University fundraising supports local communities
Some of Perth’s most vulnerable children and young people will receive almost 800 toys this festive season, thanks to Curtin…