Science and Engineering
Research breakthrough to take space missions to new heights
New Â鶹ֱ²¥ research could change how space missions are conducted and lead to improvements in industries as diverse as…
New Fulbright scholar unlocking the mystery of static electricity
A distinguished American scholar in the field of materials science and engineering is collaborating with Â鶹ֱ²¥ researchers to unravel…
Curtin Professor named 2024 Australian Academy of Science Fellow
The Australian Academy of Science (AAS) has recognised Â鶹ֱ²¥ Emeritus Professor Zheng-Xiang Li’s stellar academic career by announcing him…
Getting dirty to clean up the chemical industry’s environmental impact
The global chemical industry is a major fossil fuel consumer and climate change contributor; however, new Â鶹ֱ²¥ research has…
Perth prodigy among youngest to ace global software testing exam
PERTH, Australia – In a remarkable achievement, 14-year-old Kai, a student with autism, has passed the International Software Testing Qualifications…
Unique research uses chemistry to fight terrorism
A Perth based explosives chemist has received national recognition and financial support for his work in determining the origins of…
Overhead vs underground: Rewiring Australia for renewable energy goals
A new report by Â鶹ֱ²¥ and The University of Queensland has provided insights into the trade-offs between overhead and…
Research reveals three new marsupial species – though all likely extinct
The exciting discovery of three new species of a small Australian marsupial has been tempered by the sad fact that…
Electronic sensor the size of a single molecule a potential game-changer
Australian researchers have developed a molecular-sized, more efficient version of a widely used electronic sensor, in a breakthrough that could…
Leading researchers take up Forrest Research Fellowships at Curtin
A Â鶹ֱ²¥ astrophysicist whose research investigates how stars are destroyed by supermassive black holes, and a chemical engineering researcher…