News at Curtin

Earth's oldest known #impactcrater has been hiding its age for billions of years.

A meteorite strike that shook Earth 3 billion years ago has now been dated with unprecedented precision by Curtin University researchers, confirming the North Pole Dome in WA's #Pilbara as the oldest known impact crater on Earth.

Led by Professor Chris Kirkland from the Curtin School of Earth and Planetary Sciences (EPS), the team used advanced mineral dating techniques to pinpoint when the strike occurred and uncover new clues about the violent processes that shaped the early Earth. Geological Survey of Western Australia Director of Geoscience Dr Simon Johnson said the findings highlight the value of world-class scientific collaboration.

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Aussie slang can feel like a language of its own😅

Daniel, one of our international students, breaks down some popular Australian slang words and phrases.

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Western Australia’s #resources sector contributes $200 billion to the economy each year, but new Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre research warns the State must move beyond simply digging and shipping resources to stay competitive.

The report, co-authored by Professor Alan Duncan and Dr Silvia Salazar, found critical minerals, processing and value-added industries could generate more than $100 billion a year by 2050. The researchers say WA has a major opportunity to create more jobs, industries and long-term value through innovation and downstream processing.

Find out their recommendations: https://tinyurl.com/3dmw98z3

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The Australian bush is unlike anywhere else on Earth. Meet the people bringing urban bushland areas back to life.

In this bonus episode, our host David speaks with Lesley van Schoubroek, a volunteer with the Friends of Jirdarup Bushland. They talk about what makes the bushland unique, and how the Friends are leading the restoration of a nearby sandpit into a pristine banksia woodland – one of the few times a restoration of this kind has been attempted in the world.

0:00 Intro
0:43 Reviving bushland is a community effort
5:38 Navigating the red tape around restoration
7:30 Seeds of success: the science behind restoration
10:29 A thriving ecosystem by 2112

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