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New airborne electromagnetic data reduces mineral exploration risk
20 February 2015
The recent release of the southern Thomson Orogen VTEMplus® airborne electromagnetic (AEM) survey dataset will provide better context for understanding the mineral potential of this relatively data-poor region of central and eastern Australia.
Latest editions of Magnetic Anomaly Grid and Radiometric Map released
17 February 2015
Australia will now be able to lay claim to the best geophysical data coverage of all the continents on Earth following the release of the sixth edition Total Magnetic Intensity (TMI) Anomaly Grid of Australia and the third edition Radiometric Map of Australia datasets.
Australian continent uncovered by new 3D model
19 February 2015
Models derived from geophysical properties of rocks are an important source of information about the geological structure hidden below the Earth's surface. Australia is fortunate to be the sole occupant of a single continent and provides the perfect laboratory for continental-scale studies of these geophysical properties.
Future scientists take on Australia's water security challenge
20 January 2015
Australia's top Year 12 science students are gathering in Canberra as part of the National Youth Science Forum to learn first-hand about a major challenge for Australia - how to find and secure future water resources for the nation.
Adelaide Hills fires image captured by Landsat 8 satellite
7 January 2015
Fires continue to burn across parts of South Australia as the heatwave emanating from central Australia raises temperatures in the region.
Australia-China science exchange improves CO2 monitoring technique
8 January 2015
A recent science exchange hosted by the Chinese Geological Survey has given Australian and Chinese researchers a chance to share expertise in greenhouse gas monitoring technologies.
Geoscience Australia welcomes RV Investigator
12 December 2014
Australia's marine geoscience capability is today strengthened by the official commissioning of RV Investigator, the nation's newest scientific research vessel.
Exploring the icy waters of Casey station
1 December 2014
This summer, a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers are heading to Antarctica to uncover the secrets of the icy waters adjacent to Casey station.
New data builds understanding of Australia's precious soil resources
27 November 2014
Researchers from across Australia have joined together to develop a comprehensive set of digital maps of the country's soil and landscape attributes.
Uncovering the mineral systems potential of the Stavely Region, western Victoria
24 November 2014
A collaborative minerals project being undertaken in the Stavely region of western Victoria is helping to reduce exploration risk for explorers by improving understanding of the subsurface geology and its potential for mineral systems.