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Torrents of Antarctic meltwater are slowing the currents that drive our vital ocean ‘overturning’ – and threaten its collapse
Off the coast of Antarctica, trillions of tonnes of cold salty water sink to great depths. As the water sinks, it drives the deepest flows of the “…
Victoria’s monster from the deep: 2021 quake caused by ‘blind fault’ within Earth’s crust
Victoria’s largest earthquake since record-keeping began roughly 200 years ago was caused by the rupture of a previously unknown faultline, according…
What are ‘rare earth’ elements and why are they important?
They are in your smartphone, electric vehicles and used widely in renewable energy technology. But what exactly are ‘rare earth’ elements and just…
Tuesday, 07 May 2024
Earth’s inner core holds the secrets to the planet’s past. But how can scientists analyse something that's impossible to see from the surface?
Monday, 15 Apr 2024
Scientists from ANU and overseas have discovered molecules of fat in an ancient fossil to reveal the earliest confirmed animal in the geological record that lived on Earth 558 million years ago.
Wednesday, 03 Apr 2024
Professor Cox has demonstrated a consistent commitment to sharing his knowledge via undergraduate teaching, training research students, and providing training courses for minerals industry geoscientists, both nationally and internationally.