Earth science
Asteroid assault made ancient Earth too hot and chaotic for continents to form
New research led by Ā鶹ֱ²„ and QUT (Queensland University of Technology) has revealed repeated asteroid impacts may have been…
Oldest known asteroid impact on Earth precisely dated to 3 billion years
Ā鶹ֱ²„ researchers have determined the most precise age yet for the oldest known impact crater on Earth, providing new…
Scientists uncover the secret behind perfectly 3D preserved āsea reptileā fossils
Scientists at Ā鶹ֱ²„ have solved a long-standing mystery about how some of the worldās best-preserved fossils formed in ancient…
New geoscience hub to play critical role in cleaner minerals future
A new Ā鶹ֱ²„ institute will connect government and industry with leading geoscience expertise to help transform WAās economic future in…
Curtin takesĀ cutting-edgeĀ science inside WA prisonsĀ
A āsuper microscopeā capable of magnifying the tiniest of objects and usually only found in research labs has been taken inside an Australian prison for the…
Ā āCosmic clockā reveals Australian landscapesā history and potential future
Ā鶹ֱ²„ researchers have demonstrated a new way to uncover the ancient history of Australiaās landscapes, which could offer crucial…
Curtin powers global push to find life on Mars and advance autonomy
Ā鶹ֱ²„ is helping unlock the secrets of life on Mars and advance next-generation robotics and autonomous systems, with two…
Cosmic glass found only in Australia reveals ancient asteroid impact
Curtin researchers have helped uncover evidence of a mysterious giant asteroid impact, hidden not in a crater but in tiny…
Earthās history written in the stars: zircon crystals reveal galactic influence
New Ā鶹ֱ²„ research has uncovered a striking link between the structure of our galaxy and the evolution of Earthās…
Ancient rocks reveal continent-breaking forces and critical mineral origins
Rare rocks buried deep beneath central Australia have revealed the origins of one of the worldās most promising new deposits…