Australian geoscience is facing a crisis

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The field is not sparking inspiration like it used to

Academics have warned of declining interest in earth sciences.

Academics have warned of declining interest in earth sciences. | Credits: Shutterstock

While Australia’s mining sector hit a fever pitch this week in the aftermath of a landmark critical minerals deal with the US, there is growing concern about a separate but nonetheless fundamental issue…

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