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Solar power system that works at night a renewable energy game-changer

A thermal battery being developed by Curtin researchers will be key to a solar power system capable of producing electricity overnight, rivalling fossil fuels as a viable source of power.

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Solar power system that works at night a renewable energy game-changer
Jon Sanders’ 11th world voyage to help measure ocean pollution

Tuesday 09 Jul 2019By Lucien Wilkinson

Jon Sanders’ 11th world voyage to help measure ocean pollution

Solo yachtsman Jon Sanders will collect water samples to help Curtin University researchers examine the toll plastic waste is having on the world’s oceans during his 11th circumnavigation…

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Tiny nanocrystals create ‘brighter’ future for TV viewers, study finds

Monday 08 Jul 2019By Lucien Wilkinson

Tiny nanocrystals create ‘brighter’ future for TV viewers, study finds

Curtin University researchers have discovered tiny ‘greener’ nanocrystals that can be manipulated to produce high-quality pictures and lighting in electronic devices such as televisions.

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New program seeks to improve employment outcomes for refugee women

Monday 08 Jul 2019By Lauren Sydoruk

New program seeks to improve employment outcomes for refugee women

A new Curtin University-led program aims to help refugee and migrant women identify the strengths and skills they need to overcome common employment barriers when resettling in Australia.

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Curtin to test ‘mini’ satellite in orbit with European Space Agency

Friday 05 Jul 2019By Yasmine Phillips

Curtin to test ‘mini’ satellite in orbit with European Space Agency

Researchers from Curtin University’s Space Science and Technology Centre (SSTC) have accomplished the rare feat of building their own pocket-sized satellite.

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E-cigarette users at greater risk of turning to traditional smoking

Wednesday 03 Jul 2019By Lauren Sydoruk

E-cigarette users at greater risk of turning to traditional smoking

Three in five Australian young adults who currently use e-cigarettes are likely to initiate tobacco cigarette smoking in the next six months, new research led by Curtin University has found.

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Greater support needed for women pursuing careers in STEM, study finds

Wednesday 03 Jul 2019By Lauren Sydoruk

Greater support needed for women pursuing careers in STEM, study finds

Women working in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields are facing barriers that require attitude changes and additional support.

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Curtin researcher bound for Ethiopia with prestigious humanities fellowship

Tuesday 02 Jul 2019By Lucien Wilkinson

Curtin researcher bound for Ethiopia with prestigious humanities fellowship

A Curtin University human rights lecturer and author will travel to Ethiopia for research after receiving a Humanities Travelling Fellowship from the Australian Academy of the Humanities.

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Students to boost ARC centre mission to lift resource sector productivity

Tuesday 02 Jul 2019By Lucien Wilkinson

Students to boost ARC centre mission to lift resource sector productivity

Students will harness the power of artificial intelligence and machine learning as part of a collaboration between universities and industry.

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New global ranking results place 24 Curtin subjects in Australia’s top 10

Friday 28 Jun 2019By Yasmine Phillips

New global ranking results place 24 Curtin subjects in Australia’s top 10

Curtin University has achieved rankings in 37 of the 54 subjects assessed in the 2019 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects, including being named among the top 10 in Australia for 24 subjects.

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