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      • A geological postcard from Australia to Mars on NASA Perseverance
      • How icebergs really melt – and what it means for climate change
      • Can bots influence elections with the 'megaphone effect'?

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17 February 2021

Can bots influence elections with the 'megaphone effect'?

With speculation increasing of an election in Australia later this year, a new study has found Twitter bots can amplify tweets from candidates. But is anyone listening?

17 February 2021

How icebergs really melt - and what it could mean for climate change

Iceberg melt is responsible for about half the fresh water entering the ocean from the Antarctic and Greenland ice sheets. Accurately modelling this is important for understanding the potential impact on ocean circulation.
17 February 2021

A geological postcard from Australia to Mars on NASA Perseverance

A small piece of the Pilbara holds the secret to an ancient geological environment that was common to Earth and Mars 3.5 billion years ago. Find out how Patrice Rey from the School of Geosciences played a pivotal role in unearthing it.