News: Geology and Earth Sciences
Neanderthals and Homo sapiens more similar than previously thought
A cave on the Atlantic coast near Lisbon has provided researchers with key archaeological information that questions the behavioural gap once thought to separate Neanderthals from contemporaneous Homo sapiens.
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Local geoscientist the first Australian student to win award
Geoscientist Natalie Debenham has been awarded the Journal of Structural Geology’s 'Student Author of the Year Award'.
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Spaghetti and mud pies scoop 3-Minute Thesis final
The depth and diversity of research student projects in the Faculty of Sciences was once again on display at this week's final of the Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition.
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New model suggests lost continents for early Earth
Earth scientists suggest that continents may have risen out of the sea much earlier than previously thought but were destroyed, leaving little trace.
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Where do rocks come from?
Five-year-old Claire from Perth asks Professor Alan Collins, "where do rocks come from?"
Australia’s epic story: a tale of amazing people, amazing creatures & rising seas
The Australian continent has a remarkable history - a story of isolation, desiccation and resilience on an ark at the edge of the world.
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On top of the world: Sciences research ranks high in ERA results
Science research at the University of Adelaide has reached new heights according to the 2018 Excellence in Research Australia (ERA) results released this week.
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Palaeontologist identifies ‘mystery photographer’ of the Naracoorte Caves
Scientists emphasise the importance of historical writing in caves, after proving the identity of the first person to photograph Australian caves more than 150 years ago.
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Earth sciences graduates named Superstars of STEM
Three earth sciences graduates are rocking the new title of being among Australia's latest Superstars of STEM.
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How Eurasia's Tianshan mountains set a stage that changed the world
Though you may not know it, the Tianshan mountain range probably changed the lives of your ancestors – and to this day, you.
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