science
Hidden caves beneath the Nullarbor revealed by subtle surface trenches
Mysterious trenches stretching for kilometres across southern Australia’s Nullarbor Plain have been revealed as the surface footprints of deep, hidden…
Meet Nugget: the mobile studio set to help local ideas strike gold
A mobile creative studio will work across the Goldfields in a collaborative project between Curtin University and BHP through its…
Prehistoric builders hauled 25-tonne stones 18km to build Britain’s tallest stone row
New research has revealed ancient builders deliberately transported enormous 25-tonne stones across at least 18 kilometres (11 miles) to build…
Childhood cancer researcher named Researcher of the Year
A leading WA cancer researcher has been named the Cure Cancer 2026 Researcher of the Year for his groundbreaking work…
WA’s homegrown space program continues to reach for the stars
Western Australia’s homegrown spacecraft program will be expanded to deliver satellite missions that support school, industry and research engagement thanks…
There’s something fishy about our origins
What do your liver, stomach and heart have in common with a fish? It might sound like a tricky trivia…
University of Plymouth and Curtin University to collaborate on research and teaching initiatives
The University of Plymouth and Curtin University have signed an agreement that formalises four decades of working collaboratively, and lays…
‘Dancing jets’ from black hole reveal their immense power
New Curtin University-led research has used a radio telescope that spans the Earth to snap images that measure the immense…
Curtin researchers among finalists in the Premier’s Science Awards
Four Curtin leaders in their fields have been named finalists in the prestigious Premier’s Science Awards, which celebrate WA’s best…
Star performer: Curtin astronomer awarded prestigious Nancy Millis Medal
A Curtin University astronomer for whom a day at the office includes unlocking the inner workings of supermassive black holes…