News & events News Why is this lab hidden in a mountain? Publication date Thursday, 26 Oct 2023 Body Why is this lab hidden away on the side of Black Mountain? It all comes back to the magnetic fields. Dr David Heslop from the ANU Research School of Earth Sciences explains why. Read more Degree program Master of Science in Earth Sciences Delve into the complex systems and processes that shape our planet - and graduate with a prestigious qualification from Australia’s leading university. Learn more Science at home Are rocks magnetic? Dr David Heslop from the ANU Research School of Earth Sciences shows you how to test and understand the magnetic properties of rocks. Learn more Article Thank Earth's magnetic field for water that gives you life ANU scientists studying magnetic fields of planets have found most planets discovered in other solar systems are unlikely to be as hospitable to life as Earth. Learn more