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New dataset provides clues to potential mineralisation
10 July 2014
Geoscience Australia has released new map data which will aid the search for new mineral deposits and improve our understanding of the geological evolution of the Australian continent.
Australia's big challenges - the role of geoscience
8 July 2014
This Insights article is an overview of the keynote presentation by Geoscience Australia’s Chief Executive Officer Dr Pigram at the 2014 Australian Earth Sciences Convention.
UNCOVER: unlocking Australia's hidden mineral potential
7 July 2014
New and innovative products and techniques are being developed as part of the UNCOVER Initiative to help attract mineral exploration investment that has the potential to lead to the discovery of new resources.
Water from rocks in Timor-Leste
4 July 2014
Water availability can often be limited in many districts of Timor-Leste, particularly during the dry season that often lasts for over half the year.
Life in icy waters: using geoscience information to protect life on the Antarctic seafloor
30 June 2014
Work by marine geoscientists from Geoscience Australia is helping to improve understanding of the unique communities of organisms that live on the Antarctic seafloor.
Marine geoscience takes centre stage
26 June 2014
A marine coastal setting seems like the most likely location for the annual conference of the Australian Marine Sciences Association - however this year it is being held in Canberra.
GovHack: promoting open access to our data
3 June 2014
As part of our commitment to providing open access government data, Geoscience Australia is hosting a DataJam session in the lead-up to GovHack.
Dynamic topography of Australia's margins
30 May 2014
It is well known in the geosciences that most of the Earth's topography and bathymetry is a consequence of tectonic plates thinning or thickening along their boundaries.
Towards an understanding of social vulnerability and resilience to disasters
29 May 2014
Science can tell us much about the nature of floods, how fires behave and the response of a building to strong winds. However, not as much is known about how a person will behave or react in the face of unfolding disaster.
Spaceship Earth exhibition opens in Sydney
22 May 2014
The iconic Spaceship Earth philosophy that reversed our inward view of our planet has now inspired a new satellite imagery exhibition that opens in Sydney this week.