Recently, scientists at Curtin University analysed samples from the second-largest asteroid in our solar system, Vesta. We had a hand, quite literally, in preparing samples for this analysis at the John De Laeter Centre. But even more exciting than handling extraterrestrial samples are the researchers’ findings about Vesta’s early life.
Read MoreAuScope is excited to work alongside other research co-investors in the Australian Scalable Drone Cloud, to standardise how earth and environmental scientists collect and analyse drone-collected data by establishing best-practices and FAIR data principles.
Read MoreA few weeks ago a sonic boom was captured by an NCRIS enabled seismometer at St Joseph's College in Albany, Western Australia. A few lucky locals even witnessed the light show and explosion. The cause? A meteor exploding as it collided with the Earth’s atmosphere. Dr. Michelle Salmon from the Australian National University explains.
Read MoreIn the last five years, the Geological Survey of NSW has coordinated the transport of over 32 km of geological drill core from remote corners of the state to Londonderry’s WB Clarke Geoscience Centre for hyperspectral mineralogy analysis. Positive impacts are already surfacing.
Read MoreHow can we geoscientists share what we do with the public — and what are we looking for in return? It’s an urgent question in these uncertain times, and one that AuScope representative, Rohan Byrne found on the minds of many delegates at the Australian Science Communicators 2020 conference.
Read MoreMany of us admire minerals for their array of curious habits and colours, and maybe even their acclaimed ‘healing’ properties. But geologist Monica leGras from CSIRO Mineral Resources sees them in a slightly different light…
Read MoreInjecting compressed carbon dioxide gas (C02) deep underground in a process called geosequestration could potentially be one approach to reducing it in the atmosphere. An extremely important aspect of geosequestration is monitoring the injected CO2 to ensure that it stays within the porous rock zone as anticipated. eScript can help.
Read MoreRecently, researchers from the ANU prepared a suite of NCRIS-enabled ocean bottom seismometers (OBS) to image the 3D structure of the Macquarie Ridge Complex — an underwater geological landscape where three tectonic plates collide.
Read MoreHappy Christmas AuScope and friends! I hope you all have a chance to relax and recharge over the summer break. I’m pleased to share some closing thoughts with you on 2019 as we wind down…
Read MoreIn November, an international team of scientists, led by AuScope’s Earth Imaging group at the University of Adelaide, set out to obtain new AusLAMP MT sites on the seafloor of the Spencer Gulf in South Australia — a missing piece of the larger Gawler Craton puzzle. Here’s why that matters.
Read MoreBetter integration of Earth observation data into environmental models is critical for scientists to understand, predict and address complex global sustainability challenges and to realise significant societal benefits. Here we reflect on an energetic discussion of this topic at GEO Week 2019 and opportunities ahead.
Read MoreMeet Min, our talented Subsurface Observatory technician who has taken her love of geology into the arts, environment and community — all in the name of reconnecting people with place.
Read MoreAuScope is excited to help celebrate the launch of Monash University’s Drone Discovery Platform which brings together drones, data, NCRIS-enabled workflows and analytics, allowing researchers across STEM and HAAS to imagine a new generation of high resolution imaging possibilities.
Read MoreHappy #EarthScienceWeek, AuScopers. I hope that all your crystals are recharged. There is much to celebrate in our space, so check out our social media channels for great stories, profiles, gadgets and animations.
Read MoreRecently, geologist, Belinda Smith joined artist Lee Harrop in a group arts-science project led by Lee at the Darwin Festival titled ‘Still Lives — A Beautiful Science’, to share the science of spectral geology as it relates to mineral exploration in Australia. Belinda and Lee reflect with us on insights from each other’s worlds.
Read MoreScientists from the Geological Survey of Victoria (GSV) discover that Victoria’s scenic high country continues to be influenced by New Zealand as trans-Tasman tectonic pressure, as it drives up the mountain range. This insight comes from data gathered in new, deep crustal seismic reflection survey enabled* by AuScope.
Read MoreResearchers from our SAM program have developed a novel way to model the temperature of Earth’s crust in southeastern Australia. Their work has since attracted a grant from the International Association of Mathematical Geosciences (IAMG) to investigate earth temperatures further afield in Alaska.
Read MoreInvestigating life on Earth, dating fossils and measuring earthquakes is all in a day’s work for our ANU outreach team. Recently they illuminated young minds in a full day GEMS workshop, sharing some of the fascinating and diverse career opportunities that are available across these natural sciences.
Read MoreIntroducing the AuScope Geochemistry Network (AGN), a new project within the AuScope Earth Composition and Evolution (ECE) Program which aims to create, coordinate, promote and develop national geochemistry research infrastructure and maximise its use by the Australian research community.
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