Media releases
Skin deep: New research reveals the secret to ancient fish scales’ survival
A Curtin University-led international study has solved the mystery of how the skin of a fossilised fish was able to…
Burning issue: study finds fire a friend to some bees, a foe to others
New Curtin University research has found the impact of bushfires and prescribed burns on global bee populations is highly varied,…
Research reveals many newborn baby deaths linked to preventable or treatable factors
A Curtin University-led study has identified the most critical risk factors linked to neonatal deaths worldwide, providing comprehensive evidence to…
Physics prodigy: Young Curtin student named WA’s next Rhodes Scholar
A gifted young student from Curtin University has been named Western Australia’s 2026 Rhodes Scholar, earning one of the world’s…
Curtin powers global push to find life on Mars and advance autonomy
Curtin University is helping unlock the secrets of life on Mars and advance next-generation robotics and autonomous systems, with two…
Developing a National Indigenous Environmental Research Network
More than 300 people have contributed to a nationwide consultation over the past two years to deliver a co-designed case…
Ancient Universe “warmed up” before it “lit up”, research finds
Astronomers hunting for evidence of the light from the first stars and galaxies have found that the Universe was warm,…
John Curtin Gallery presents three new exhibitions, featuring decades’ worth of artworks by more than 80 artists
John Curtin Gallery visitors can explore the history of ceramics, enjoy the work of renowned Australian artists and discover hidden…
Curtin-based project targets hidden dangers in party drugs
A new Curtin University-based research project co-led by people with lived experience, researchers and health services will tackle the growing…
Fossilised faeces help bring prehistoric worlds to life — in molecular detail
An international research team led by Curtin University has used prehistoric faeces to better understand how molecular fossilisation works, offering…