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  • Exoplanet atmosphere hints it formed far from star
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    Exoplanet atmosphere hints it formed far from star

    ChemistryPhysicsSpace SciencesSTEM

    Chemical fingerprint of the exoplanet Osiris shows unexpectedly high carbon. Find out how astronomers have used spectroscopy to analyse the...

    Years 8-12
  • Unlocking Universal secrets with AstroQuest
    Article, Citizen Science & Student Activity

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    Unlocking Universal secrets with AstroQuest

    Careers in STEMPhysicsSpace SciencesSTEM

    AstroQuest is calling for volunteer stargazers. This interesting article explains the citizen science project, AstroQuest. This project is suitable for...

    Years 7 & 10
  • What creates Earth’s magnetic field?
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    What creates Earth's magnetic field?

    Earth & Space ScienceEarth SciencesPhysicsSTEM

    The Earth’s core works like a giant bicycle dynamo in reverse. This article is suitable for Year 4 and 6...

    Years 4, 6 & 9
  • Kirsten is the astrophysicist of the future
    Article & Career Profile

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    Kirsten is the astrophysicist of the future

    Careers in STEMPhysicsSpace SciencesSTEM

    Kirsten Banks is a rising star of astrophysics, getting people excited about the universe and the importance of combining contemporary...

    Years 5, 7 & 9-10
  • Elements of surprise in new star study
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    Elements of surprise in new star study

    ChemistrySpace SciencesSTEM

    Carbon discovery has implications across astrophysics. This article is suitable for Year 8, 9, and 10 Chemistry and Earth and...

    Years 8-12
  • Q&A: Eye and AI on the sky
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    Q&A: Eye and AI on the sky

    PhysicsSpace SciencesSTEMTechnology

    Thoughts on what technology does to astronomy. For students who want to find out about what’s going on in astronomy...

    Years 9-12
  • Hubble turns 30 – The images that changed our view of the universe
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    Hubble turns 30 – The images that changed our view of the universe

    MathematicsPhysicsSpace SciencesSTEMTechnology

    As the Hubble Space Telescope turns 30, astrophysicist Alan Duffy shares his favourite images and how they changed the way...

    Years 10-12
  • Planet that never was is still interesting
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    Planet that never was is still interesting

    PhysicsSpace SciencesSTEM

    Astronomers believe the suspected planet is a dust cloud caused by a cosmic collision. Use this article with students in...

    Years 5, 7 & 10
  • Astronauts grow lettuce in space
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    Astronauts grow lettuce in space

    BiologyEarth SciencesPhysicsSTEMTechnology

    Astronauts report the plants are fresh, nutritious and safe to eat. This interesting article is suited to students in years...

    Years 2, 4-7 & 9-10
  • How quickly is the Universe expanding?
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    How quickly is the Universe expanding?

    PhysicsSpace SciencesSTEM

    It’s a question that’s causing a crisis in astrophysics. This article highlights the importance of reliable data in scientific research...

    Years 10-12
  • In Class With… Neil deGrasse Tyson
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    In Class With... Neil deGrasse Tyson

    Space SciencesSTEM

    Get access to the biggest STEM names and brightest minds with our In Class With… series. The legend of science...

    Years F-12
  • A letter to year 12 students from Australia’s legendary astronomer
    Article, Professional Learning & Student Activity

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    A letter to year 12 students from Australia’s legendary astronomer

    Careers in STEMPhysicsSpace SciencesSTEM

    Fred Watson Fred Watson is Australia’s first Astronomer-at-Large, a position within the Commonwealth Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources....

    Years 11-12

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