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Astrophysics

Astrophysics

  • Australia’s first trainee woman astronaut tells us what it takes
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    Australia's first trainee woman astronaut tells us what it takes

    Careers in STEMSTEM

    Kim Ellis Hayes is currently training to be Australia’s first woman astronaut. Find out what it takes. Learn about the...

    Years 7-10
  • How making a film exploring Indigenous stories of the night sky enriched my perspective as a scientist
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    How making a film exploring Indigenous stories of the night sky enriched my perspective as a scientist

    Aboriginal + Torres Strait Islander Histories & CulturesPhysicsSpace SciencesSTEM

    Radio astronomer and filmmaker Steven Tingay tells the story of two children learning the astrophysical and Indigenous stories of the...

    Years 9-10
  • Bridging Gaps: Getting to the STEM career you want
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    Bridging Gaps: Getting to the STEM career you want

    Careers in STEMSTEM

    Not getting the correct grades doesn’t have to be a barrier for students. This article case studies three students with...

    Years 7-10
  • Explainer: What are fundamental particles?
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    Explainer: What are fundamental particles?

    PhysicsSTEM

    Learn about the fundamental particles and forces that make up the Universe in this explainer resource for Year 9 and...

    Years 9 & 11-12
  • Explainer: The Electromagnetic Spectrum
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    Explainer: The Electromagnetic Spectrum

    PhysicsSTEM

    You think you might know light, but there’s way more to it than meets the eye. Find out all the...

    Years 5 & 7-10
  • 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
  • W boson spotted in Antarctica
    Antarctic Science & Article

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    W boson spotted in Antarctica

    PhysicsSTEM

    IceCube observatory spots elementary particle needle in a galactic haystack. This resource is for Year 12 Physics students learning about...

    Years 11-12
  • 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
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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
  • Peter is taking STEM outside the classroom
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    Peter is taking STEM outside the classroom

    PhysicsSpace SciencesSTEM

    Peter Reeve continues to host STEM workshops for Indigenous students whilst studying Astrophysics at university. He uses the strategies that...

    Years 5, 7 & 9-10

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