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Rare-Earth

Rare earth unlocks copper, gold and silver secrets

A study by Monash scientists has found that a rare earth affects the fate of a key reaction with copper, gold, silver, and uranium mineralisation.
5 March, 2021 Earth Atmosphere and Environment
Fossil-Ocean-Ridge

Speed of tectonic plate movement can change the chemistry of ocean rocks

The speed of tectonic plate movement can affect the chemistry of ocean ridge basalts, an international study published today in Scientific Reports, has found.
18 February, 2021 Earth Atmosphere and Environment
Associate-Professor-Andy-Tomkins

Monash geologist awarded prestigious international medal

Congratulations to ARC Future Fellow Associate Professor Andy Tomkins on being awarded the Society of Economic Geologists (SEG) Silver Medal for 2021.
21 January, 2021 Earth Atmosphere and Environment
Melanie-Finch

Monash University geologist is a STEM Superstar

Congratulations to Monash University geologist Dr Melanie Finch who has been named one of Australia’s official Superstars of STEM.

3 December, 2020 Earth Atmosphere and Environment
Tuburiente volcano

Stressed out volcanoes more likely to collapse and erupt, study finds

An international study led by Monash scientists has discovered how volcanoes experience stress. The study, published today in Scientific Reports, has

16 October, 2020 Earth Atmosphere and Environment
Coastal-flooding

Coastal flooding could occur weekly if greenhouse gas emissions continue, scientists warn

As the Antarctic air hits south eastern Australia with a freak cold snap – scientists warn that coastal flooding in Sydney could occur on a weekly basis, if greenhouse gas emissions continue.

5 August, 2020 Earth Atmosphere and Environment
Brewster Glacier in New Zealand

Extreme glacier melt is due to human greenhouse emissions, study finds

An international study involving a Monash climate scientist has revealed a strong link between human greenhouse gas emissions and the increased melting of glaciers.

4 August, 2020 Earth Atmosphere and Environment
bushfires

The Australian fires: Understanding the causes and long-term impact of the bushfires.

This episode of A Different Lens looks at the lasting and far-reaching impact of the past summer's devastating Australian bushfires. Monash academics from various disciplines offer insights into what caused the "megafires", how communities and

29 April, 2020 Earth Atmosphere and Environment
White sand

Reef sand dissolving quicker than previously thought, study warns

A new international study led by Monash University climate scientists has found reef sand is dissolving much quicker than previously thought due to the impact of microbes.

21 April, 2020 Earth Atmosphere and Environment