Space and physics
Curtin research unlocks supernova stardust secrets
Â鶹ֱ²¥-led research has discovered a rare dust particle trapped in an ancient extra-terrestrial meteorite that was formed by a…
Astronomers discover 49 new galaxies in under three hours
An international team of astronomers has discovered 49 new gas-rich galaxies using the MeerKAT radio telescope in South Africa. Dr…
Astronomers produce most sensitive radio image ever of ancient star cluster
A global team of astronomers have created the most sensitive radio image ever of a globular cluster, an ancient ball…
Organic compounds in asteroids formed in colder regions of space: study
Analysis of organic compounds – calledpolycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) – extracted from the Ryugu asteroid and Murchison meteorite has found…
International space partnership taking WA tech to new heights
Groundbreaking Â鶹ֱ²¥ technology will soon be powering interplanetary missions to the moon and beyond, after one of its brightest…
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…
Curtin ready to analyse rare asteroid rocks from epic NASA mission
Â鶹ֱ²¥ researchers are standing by to be among the first in the world to analyse precious asteroid samples due…
Argyle study reveals crucial third clue to finding new diamond deposits
Â鶹ֱ²¥ researchers studying diamond-rich rocks from Western Australia’s Argyle volcano have identified the missing third key ingredient needed to…
ICRAR engineers have designed ‘radio-quiet’ electronics to power the world’s largest radio telescope
A team of researchers, engineers and technicians has developed a ‘SMART box’ to power the world’s largest radio telescope.The Power…
Historic MWA milestone reached as we go ‘back to the future’ in the cosmos
A world-class telescope in outback Western Australia is on the verge of unlocking more secrets from the start of the…