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Researchers discover rare star system that emits radio signals every eight minutes
Scientists at the Curtin University node of the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) have linked mysterious radio pulses…
Ancient rocks reveal when Earth’s tectonic engine ‘switched on’
Scientists have identified a major turning point in Earth’s geological history, when the processes shaping the planet’s crust changed dramatically…
Curtin launches world-class atom probe and advanced manufacturing hub
Curtin University has added two cutting-edge research facilities to its infrastructure that will strengthen advanced manufacturing and scientific capabilities across…
Smoking linked to higher risk of dementia, Curtin-led research finds
A major review of more than two million people has found current smokers face a higher risk of dementia, with…
Ancient Australian landmass helped seed Southeast Asia’s tropical forests
A landmass that broke away from north-western Australia about 150 million years ago and drifted north for the next 100…
Most childhood physical abuse perpetrated within the home, new study finds
New Curtin University-led research has revealed most childhood physical abuse in Australia occurs within families — and before children turn…
Out of sight, up in smoke: A hidden fuel crisis
Imagine cooking dinner for your family without a modern stove. There’s no gas or electricity supplied to your house so…
Researcher Connect: Associate Professor Sam Xie
Meet Associate Professor Sam Xie from the Western Australian School of Mines (WASM). His work explores how hydrogen can be…
Listen up: 18 years of whale calls reveal key habitat of mysterious species
In a boost for the conservation of one of the world’s most elusive and least-understood whale species, researchers analysing more…
The road to discovery: DNA in the air maps WA biodiversity
Curtin University researchers have detected traces of hundreds of plants and animals by collecting DNA from the air as they…