ECRG

A geochemical investigation into toxic metal behaviour in mining environments

2025 Research Spotlight, Archaeology and Geosciences, ECRG, Research / AINSE

By Georgia Barrington-Smith Beneath abandoned mine sites, a silent chemical threat lingers. When sulfide-rich rocks are exposed to air and water during mining, they trigger acid mine drainage—acidic runoff that releases toxic elements like arsenic (As) and antimony (Sb) into surrounding soil and water.This contamination can persist for decades after mining operations cease, threatening the […]

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Historical holes: Beneath the surface, caves hold the key to Australia’s wildfire history

2025 Research Spotlight, Archaeology and Geosciences, ECRG, Research / AINSE

By Georgia Barrington-Smith & Dr Rebecca Duncan Anthropogenic-driven climate change has extended the duration of Australia’s annual fire seasons, wreaking havoc on agricultural crops, wildlife, and homes. The 2019-2020 bushfires, which scorched over seventeen million hectares and claimed the lives of over one billion animals, provide a stark example of this growing crisis. Satellite observations

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Flexible, organic X-ray sensors: Enabling the next generation of radiation therapy

2025 Research Spotlight, ECRG, Gold Medal, Uncategorized / AINSE

By Georgia Barrington-Smith & Dr Rebecca Duncan Medical radiation procedures, such as diagnostic imaging and radiation therapy, are critical in modern healthcare, providing life-saving detection and treatment tools for people suffering from diseases like cancer. Recent technological advancements have led to a new generation of radiotherapy treatments that promise to further enhance patient outcomes. Developing

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