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Peering into the microscopic world: How AuScope is bringing state-of-the-art science into schools — AuScope

AuScope @auscope.bsky.social · 10d

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#EarthBank #NCRISimpact #InspireSTEM

Thanks to the Inspire STEM Education program, supported by AuScope and partners, Western Australian students are using research-grade SEMs in classrooms to magnify the world 100,000× and spark new dis...

AuScope @auscope.bsky.social · 10d

WA students are looking at the world 100,000× closer 👀

Thanks to Inspire STEM Education (with AuScope + partners), classrooms now have research-grade SEMs — letting kids zoom into pollen, bone, even hair, and discover the unexpected. 🔬✨ #STEM

🔗 below to read more

AuScope in Antarctica: Unlocking climate-response secrets hidden beneath the ice — AuScope

AuScope @auscope.bsky.social · 17d

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Discover how AuScope is helping scientists unlock Antarctica’s secrets to better understand climate change impacts.

AuScope @auscope.bsky.social · 17d

Supported by AuScope, researchers are deploying instruments and advanced models to understand how Antarctica is responding to climate change and how it will shape our future.

🔗 below to read more.

#AuScopeImpact #NCRIS #AntarcticaResearch #ClimateChangeScience #IceSheetMonitoring #OpenDataScience

New generation HyLogger improves understanding and sustainability of our mineral industry — AuScope

AuScope @auscope.bsky.social · 21d

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Discover how Australia's new HyLogger4 technology is transforming mineral exploration through advanced hyperspectral imaging, reducing environmental impact, and digitising geological data for a more s...

AuScope @auscope.bsky.social · 21d

Australia’s new HyLogger4 core scanner is here – scanning from visible light to thermal infrared, with sharper imagery than ever.

Less drilling ⛏️ More data 💻 Smaller footprint 🌿

Read about our impact story in the link below:

#NCRIS #AuScopeImpact #Geoscience #HyLogger4 #MiningInnovation

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AuScope @auscope.bsky.social · Aug 26

The festival brought together people from every walk of life, all sharing one thing: deep curiosity for science and the arts. 💡❤️ #BeakerStreet

We can’t wait to re-live the Seismic Dance Party experience online with you all soon—via sound + multimedia! Stay tuned. 🎧🌀 #NCRIS #AuScope #Community

AuScope @auscope.bsky.social · Aug 26

We also explored how to protect our dark skies for the future—so generations to come can still look up in wonder. ✨🌌 #DarkSkiesDinner

AuScope @auscope.bsky.social · Aug 26

One highlight? Turning a fast-moving glacier into sound! A powerful way to connect science and art. 🎶🧊 #SeismicDanceParty

AuScope @auscope.bsky.social · Aug 26

We had a blast this #ScienceWeek at Beaker Street—raising the voice of a fast-moving glacier, learning to protect our dark skies, and meeting curious minds from all walks of life. 🌌❄️ #Hobart #Nipaluna

AuSIS EarthFest Short Film Competition My School, My Seismometer!

AuScope @auscope.bsky.social · Aug 14

🎥 AuSIS EarthFest Short Film Competition: sites.google.com/view/ausis2/

AuSIS

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AuScope @auscope.bsky.social · Aug 14

🍽️ Dark Sky Dinner (Sold out, Sunday 17/8): bit.ly/4kGbzJo

DARK SKY DINNER

Telescopes, astronomers, music, food, wine, and stars

AuScope @auscope.bsky.social · Aug 14

💃🏽 Seismic Dance Party (Waitlist, Saturday 16/8): bit.ly/4dFv8za

Experience the heartbeat of Antarctica's Denman Glacier

AuScope @auscope.bsky.social · Aug 14

🕺🏽Seismic Dance Party (Waitlist, Friday 15/8): bit.ly/4dFv8za

Experience the heartbeat of Antarctica's Denman Glacier

AuScope @auscope.bsky.social · Aug 14

🔭 Happy #ScienceWeek, everyone!

This year, we’re celebrating Antarctic imaging and telescope positioning at the Beaker Street festival in Nipaluna / Hobart, and nurturing future Earth scientists in workshops and through a short film competition.

For links, check our thread below! ✨🧵

Three AuScope collaborators named 2025 ARC laureates — AuScope

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Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC) @ardc.edu.au · Jul 31

We were thrilled to host the Aussie hub of #ESIP2025 alongside @nci-australia.bsky.social, Amazon, @auscope.bsky.social and @csiro.bsky.social to discuss the latest developments in Earth science data and computing. Thanks to the
@esipfed.bsky.social team for supporting our remote participation!

The Australian branch of the ESIP meeting at the ARDC offices in Canberra.

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AuScope @auscope.bsky.social · Aug 1

AuScope celebrates three AuScope collaborators awarded 2025 ARC Laureate Fellowships: Professor Anya Reading, Professor Matt King, and Professor Hrvoje Tkalčić.

We thank them for their dedication to developing #earthscience and wish them the best in their future efforts!

bit.ly/4l5Oj7y

The ARC Laureate Fellowship is one of Australia’s most prestigious research awards. In 2025, three of AuScope’s collaborators were awarded for their research efforts and will receive additional fundin...

Supporting NAIDOC Toolkit | NAIDOC

AuScope @auscope.bsky.social · Jul 9

We at AuScope acknowledge the significance of NAIDOC week, which aims to empower the next generation of leaders in building a legacy of unity, respect, and self-determination.

For those interested in lending their support this week and every week, please visit 'Supporting NAIDOC':

bit.ly/4nEg0Xq

This toolkit provides guidance to help inspire your team, workplace, school, club or community group to celebrate National NAIDOC Week.

www.naidoc.org.au

Telescopes, astronomers, music, food, wine, and stars

AuScope @auscope.bsky.social · Jul 9

NAIDOC 2025 acknowledges 50 years of celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture, and achievements.

This year’s theme is 'The Next Generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy', which examines the achievements of the past and provides a bridge to the future.

🖤💛❤️#NAIDOCWEEK

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AuScope @auscope.bsky.social · Jun 3

🔭 DARK SKY DINNER - SUNDAY (Sunday 17 August): bit.ly/4kGbzJo

DARK SKY DINNER

AuScope @auscope.bsky.social · Jun 3

💃🏻 SEISMIC DANCE PARTY (Saturday 16 August): bit.ly/4kI9WuF

Experience the heartbeat of Antarctica's Denman Glacier

AuScope @auscope.bsky.social · Jun 3

🕺🏻SEISMIC DANCE PARTY (Friday 15 August): bit.ly/4dFv8za

Experience the heartbeat of Antarctica's Denman Glacier

Our Knowledge, Our Way guidelines

AuScope @auscope.bsky.social · Jun 3

Whatcha doin' for National Science Week this year? 🔬

Join us in Nipaluna, Hobart, as we help deliver the world's first inclusive dance party powered by #NCRIS seismic signals from an Antarctic glacier on the move.

🧵For more information on our events, see our thread below:

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AuScope @auscope.bsky.social · May 28

❤️ Our Knowledge, Our Way Guidelines:

bit.ly/3YgI064

Empowering Indigenous people to lead land and sea management – their way.