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Landmasses formed 700 million years earlier than previously thought, world-first study finds

An international study led by Monash University geologists has found that the Earth’s earliest continents began rising above the ocean around 3.2 billion years ago - at least 700 million years earlier than most previous estimates.
9 November, 2021 Earth Atmosphere and Environment
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There’s still time to act but no time to delay: UN climate report lead author

It’s not too late to cap global warming to 1.5oC under the Paris agreement adopted by 191 nations, but we must step up action swiftly, says Monash University’s Associate Professor Shayne McGregor - a chapter three lead author of the
9 August, 2021 Earth Atmosphere and Environment
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Mineral alchemy taps into key ingredients for green energy revolution: salt and potassium

Sodium, the main constituent in salt, and potassium alteration are associated with some of the world’s most valuable ore deposits.
21 July, 2021 Earth Atmosphere and Environment
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International study reveals new insight into how continents were formed

An international study led by Monash University geologists provides a new insight into how Earth’s first continents formed.
11 June, 2021 Earth Atmosphere and Environment
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From fire to dust: Plutonium particles from British nuclear testing in outback Australia more complex than previously thought, scientists warn

More than 100 kg of highly toxic uranium (U) and plutonium (Pu) was dispersed in the form of tiny ‘hot’ radioactive particles after the British detonated nine atomic bombs in remote areas of South Australia, including Maralinga.
21 May, 2021 Earth Atmosphere and Environment
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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
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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
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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
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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