Tag: Earth Sciences
Concerns about reef and rainforest research funding
The Federal government has been accused of turning back the clock on reef and rainforest research in far north Queensland.[MORE]
Quake shortened Earth's days
The Chilean earthquake was strong enough shift the Earth on its axis and make each day a fraction shorter.[MORE]
There's iron in them thar Martian hills
Future Martian explorers should find it easier to locate mineral deposits on Mars thanks to a team of Australian researchers.[MORE]
Telescope with a difference
Tasmania has joined the biggest GPS network in the southern hemisphere with the launch of a new telescope.[MORE]
Push to change embattled climate panel
A prominent scientist has joined sceptics in calling for the UN authority on climate change to be reformed.[MORE]
Antarctic snow linked to WA dry
Scientists find link between ongoing drought in southern WA and increased snowfall in parts of Antarctica.[MORE]
Scientists close to predicting bushfire behaviour
Scientists are closer to being able to forecast how severe bushfires will behave.[MORE]
Scientists discuss climate change, bushfire link
Climate experts are meeting in Canberra to discuss the impact of climate change on health and natural disasters. [MORE]
Indonesia destined for another tsunami
Scientists are predicting that Indonesia is destined to be struck by another devastating tsunami.[MORE]
Seismic study to test carbon storage potential
The State Government says a major seismic study into the Gippsland Basin's storage potential will begin next month. [MORE]
US navy braces for Arctic resources fight
The US navy has issued its Arctic roadmap, outlining the potential for competition, conflict and climate change in the waters of the icy north.[MORE]
New plane allows mapping of uncharted waters
A new aircraft is expected to improve the Navy's ability to map unchartered waters of the Great Barrier Reef and Torres Strait in far north Queensland.[MORE]
Mars gullies flow with Martian mud
Martian water most likely flowed as slurries of mud rather than trickling streams, according to a recent NASA report.[MORE]
Explosive volcano highlights eruption risk
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A violent volcanic eruption has shown the high speed with which magma can burst through the earth's crust.[MORE]
'Shallow quake' behind Samoa's tsunami
Scientists say the devastating tsunami was the result of a shallow rupture in the earth's crust.[MORE]
Science gives clearer view of landscape
The CSIRO has digitally altered satellite pictures of Australia taken by NASA to give a clearer view of the landscape.[MORE]
Dust storm 'started 12 months ago'
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A dust storm that swept through most of eastern Australia may have originated 12 months ago, one expert says.[MORE]
Volcano warning: Australian eruption 'overdue'
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A geologist is warning that Australia is long overdue for a volcanic eruption.[MORE]
Doomsday seed vault inspires contemporary exhibition
The CSIRO hopes its new art exhibition will help raise awareness of the need to save the world's agricultural seeds.[MORE]
Water triggers NZ quakes, experts say
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The accumulation of water deep beneath NZ quake zones contributes to its shaky reputation. [MORE]
Water atlas a 'crystal ball' for rainfall
ANU researchers have created the world's first visual atlas of global rainfall projections over the next 100 years.[MORE]
Fire authorities urged to act fast on controlled burns
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A study warns the window of time to prepare for bushfires using prescribed burning will shrink due to climate change.[MORE]
Budding scientists on the decline
A national youth science program says it is vital to find mentors in science fields to help retain the dwindling numbers of young professionals.[MORE]
Charles Darwin letter found in library book
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A letter written by Charles Darwin turns up inside a book at SA's State Library.[MORE]
Fires fuelling global warming: study
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Carbon emissions have a significant impact on global warming, a study says.[MORE]
