Science and Engineering | News at Curtin

‘Toad-proofing’ farms could help stop the march of invasive pest

Samuel Jeremic — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 01:55:27 +0000

�鶹ֱ�� research has found farmers making small changes to how they give water to […]

New geoscience hub to play critical role in cleaner minerals future

Lucien Wilkinson — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 02:20:22 +0000

A new �鶹ֱ�� institute will connect government and industry with leading geoscience expertise to help […]

Curtin takes cutting-edge science inside WA prisons

Yasmine Phillips — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 01:26:32 +0000

A “super microscope” capable of magnifying the tiniest of objects and usually only found in research labs has been taken inside an Australian prison for the first time, giving people in custody rare access to cutting-edge science.

Strategic partnership to further establish Australia as a rare earth leader

Samuel Jeremic — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 04:17:43 +0000

�鶹ֱ�� and Victory Metals have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the development of […]

‘Cosmic clock’ reveals Australian landscapes’ history and potential future

Samuel Jeremic — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 01:44:19 +0000

�鶹ֱ�� researchers have demonstrated a new way to uncover the ancient history of Australia’s […]

Curtin researchers among finalists in the Premier’s Science Awards

Yasmine Phillips — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 04:58:22 +0000

Four Curtin leaders in their fields have been named finalists in the prestigious Premier’s Science Awards, which celebrate WA’s best and brightest contributions to science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Skin deep: New research reveals the secret to ancient fish scales’ survival

Samuel Jeremic — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 02:28:38 +0000

A �鶹ֱ��-led international study has solved the mystery of how the skin of a […]

Burning issue: study finds fire a friend to some bees, a foe to others

Lucien Wilkinson — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 01:56:10 +0000

New �鶹ֱ�� research has found the impact of bushfires and prescribed burns on global […]

Physics prodigy: Young Curtin student named WA’s next Rhodes Scholar

Laura Thomas — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 07:40:42 +0000

A gifted young student from �鶹ֱ�� has been named Western Australia’s 2026 Rhodes Scholar, […]

Curtin powers global push to find life on Mars and advance autonomy

Lucien Wilkinson — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 02:27:42 +0000

�鶹ֱ�� is helping unlock the secrets of life on Mars and advance next-generation robotics […]

Developing a National Indigenous Environmental Research Network

Yasmine Phillips — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 01:57:10 +0000

More than 300 people have contributed to a nationwide consultation over the past two years to deliver a co-designed case for a National Indigenous Environmental Research Network.

Cosmic glass found only in Australia reveals ancient asteroid impact

Lucien Wilkinson — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 01:48:52 +0000

Curtin researchers have helped uncover evidence of a mysterious giant asteroid impact, hidden not in […]

Ancient rocks reveal continent-breaking forces and critical mineral origins

Lucien Wilkinson — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 01:43:56 +0000

Rare rocks buried deep beneath central Australia have revealed the origins of one of the […]

Planetary defence: Asteroids, meteorites and the future of life on Earth

Caitlin Crowley — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 08:38:05 +0000

Earlier this year, an asteroid was briefly predicted to have more than a 3% chance […]

‘It starts with mob’: Reclaiming the lead in caring for Country

�鶹ֱ�� — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 02:00:00 +0000

Indigenous knowledge has sustained land, culture and life for generations. From understanding seasonal changes to managing resources, it offers a deep, placed-based way of caring for Country – the way it was always meant to be.

Native habitats hold the key to the much-loved smashed avocado’s future

Yasmine Phillips — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 01:09:55 +0000

The future of smashed avocado might depend on patches of native vegetation preserved alongside farmland, as new Curtin research reveals the hidden role of these habitats in supporting the insects that keep crops - and brunch menus - thriving.

Fitness fight: native bees struggle against invasive honey bee

Lucien Wilkinson — Mon, 19 May 2025 16:01:00 +0000

New �鶹ֱ�� research has revealed that high densities of European honey bees could be […]

Lava flow jigsaw puzzle reveals the secrets of shifting continents

Lucien Wilkinson — Thu, 01 May 2025 02:43:50 +0000

Analysing lava flows that solidified and then broke apart over a massive crack in the […]

Curtin to drive innovation in $271M national additive manufacturing initiative

Lauren Sydoruk — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 06:11:14 +0000

�鶹ֱ�� researchers will play a key role in a major new national push to […]

Billion-year-old impact in Scotland sparks questions about life on land

Lucien Wilkinson — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 23:01:00 +0000

New �鶹ֱ�� research has revealed that a massive meteorite struck northwestern Scotland about 200 […]

Rock star scientist aims for the Moon

�鶹ֱ�� — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 01:10:23 +0000

Professor Gretchen Benedix is unlocking the secrets of our universe one space rock at a […]

Curtin and Chevron unveil world-class corrosion facility

294101E — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 04:55:38 +0000

�鶹ֱ�� and Chevron Australia have officially opened the doors to an Australian-first research facility […]

A clear game-changer: Curtin’s water-repellent glass breaks new ground

294101E — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 01:38:46 +0000

�鶹ֱ�� researchers have developed a new technique to make glass water-repellent, a feature that […]

‘Drowning continent’: Study confirms Perth coastline’s complex history

Samuel Jeremic — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 02:04:49 +0000

A new �鶹ֱ�� study investigating the complex evolution of two iconic Western Australian landmarks, […]

Researchers use cutting-edge carbon capture tech to create a cleaner future

Samuel Jeremic — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 01:46:45 +0000

�鶹ֱ�� continues to lead the shift towards a more environmentally friendly future, entering a […]

Australia’s first astronaut over the moon about WA satellites’ deployment

Samuel Jeremic — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 11:39:35 +0000

A trio of Western Australian satellites is currently orbiting the earth after the successful deployment […]

Great Scott! Stonehenge’s Altar Stone origins reveal advanced ancient Britain

Lucien Wilkinson — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 15:00:16 +0000

New research led by �鶹ֱ�� has revealed Stonehenge’s monumental six-tonne Altar Stone, long believed […]

Research breakthrough to take space missions to new heights

Samuel Jeremic — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 01:44:31 +0000

New �鶹ֱ�� research could change how space missions are conducted and lead to improvements […]

New Fulbright scholar unlocking the mystery of static electricity

294101E — Fri, 24 May 2024 02:23:30 +0000

A distinguished American scholar in the field of materials science and engineering is collaborating with […]

Curtin Professor named 2024 Australian Academy of Science Fellow

Samuel Jeremic — Thu, 23 May 2024 01:23:58 +0000

The Australian Academy of Science (AAS) has recognised �鶹ֱ�� Emeritus Professor Zheng-Xiang Li’s stellar […]

Getting dirty to clean up the chemical industry’s environmental impact

Samuel Jeremic — Thu, 09 May 2024 01:47:04 +0000

The global chemical industry is a major fossil fuel consumer and climate change contributor; however, […]

Perth prodigy among youngest to ace global software testing exam

290081a — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 07:25:50 +0000

PERTH, Australia – In a remarkable achievement, 14-year-old Kai, a student with autism, has passed […]

Unique research uses chemistry to fight terrorism

Samuel Jeremic — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 01:04:15 +0000

A Perth based explosives chemist has received national recognition and financial support for his work […]

Overhead vs underground: Rewiring Australia for renewable energy goals

294101E — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 01:21:01 +0000

A new report by �鶹ֱ�� and The University of Queensland has provided insights into […]

Research reveals three new marsupial species – though all likely extinct

Lucien Wilkinson — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 02:08:23 +0000

The exciting discovery of three new species of a small Australian marsupial has been tempered […]

Electronic sensor the size of a single molecule a potential game-changer

Lucien Wilkinson — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 02:20:57 +0000

Australian researchers have developed a molecular-sized, more efficient version of a widely used electronic sensor, […]

Leading researchers take up Forrest Research Fellowships at Curtin

Crystal Fairbairn — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 07:35:27 +0000

A �鶹ֱ�� astrophysicist whose research investigates how stars are destroyed by supermassive black holes, […]

Leading geologist and early Earth expert heading to Curtin

Crystal Fairbairn — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 03:02:29 +0000

World renowned astrobiologist and geologist, Professor Martin Van Kranendonk has been appointed �鶹ֱ��’s new […]

Invisible women: Female scientists missing from Australian STEM curriculum

Lucien Wilkinson — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 01:52:13 +0000

A team of researchers have found high school science courses in Australia fail to mention […]

Curtin researchers to improve WA biosecurity risks under new Fellowships

Yasmine Phillips — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 05:58:06 +0000

Two �鶹ֱ�� researchers will work to improve Western Australia’s response to threats posed by invasive pest species as part of the Premier’s Science Fellowship Program, announced today by the Premier and the Minister for Science.