WA Scientist Helps Crack Black Hole ‘Burp’ Mystery
September 18, 2026An early career Western Australian astrophysicist has helped uncover a universal rule behind one of the most powerful behaviours in the Universe: when black holes launch jets.
ICRAR and Northrop Grumman deliver a first in High-Speed Optical Communications in Western Australia
September 8, 2026The International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) at the University of Western Australia, in partnership with Northrop Grumman Corporation, has conducted a successful demonstration of a bi-directional space‑to‑ground laser communication (lasercom) link in Western Australia, marking a significant milestone in laser communications.
ICRAR’s Ziteng Wang honoured with Astronomical Society of Australia’s Louise Webster Prize
July 7, 2026The Astronomical Society of Australia (ASA) has recognised Dr Ziteng (Andy) Wang from the Curtin University node of ICRAR with the 2026 Louise Webster Prize at this year’s Annual Scientific Meeting.
Jasmine White awarded ICRAR’s 2026 Renu Sharma Scholarship
June 26, 2026ICRAR is pleased to announce that Jasmine White has been awarded the 2026 Renu Sharma Scholarship in Astronomy and Astrophysics.
ADASS XXXVI Registrations Open
June 16, 2026Registration, call for contributions and sponsorship opportunities for ADASS XXXVI are now open at adass2026.icrar.org ICRAR is pleased to…
‘Dancing jets’ from black hole reveal their immense power
April 16, 2026New Curtin University-led research has used a radio telescope that spans the Earth to snap images that measure the immense power of jets from…
