Curtin

American

[kur-tin] / ˈkɜr tɪn /

noun

John, 1885–1945, Australian statesman: prime minister 1941–45.

Curtin British

/ ˈkɜːtɪn /

noun

John Joseph. 1885–1945, Australian statesman; prime minister of Australia (1941–45)

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New research from Curtin University offers the clearest scientific support so far that people, rather than glaciers, carried Stonehenge's well known bluestones to the ancient monument.

From Science Daily • Jan. 27, 2026

Curtin co-author Professor Chris Kirkland, also from the Timescales of Mineral Systems Group, said the study highlights how advanced analytical techniques can untangle extremely complex geological timelines.

From Science Daily • Jan. 23, 2026

Orders were up double digits across all geographic regions, said Curtin.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

Spending more than 10 hours a week playing video games may begin to affect young people's eating habits, sleep quality, and body weight, according to new research led by Curtin University and published in Nutrition.

From Science Daily • Jan. 16, 2026

Curtin and Henry S. Lane, the nominee for governor of Indiana, became active torch-bearers for Lincoln.

From The Life of Lyman Trumbull by White, Horace

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