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careers in physics

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  • Explainer: Standard Model of Particle Physics
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    Explainer: Standard Model of Particle Physics

    Physical SciencesChemical SciencesSTEM

    The standard model helps scientists describe the universe, but it’s not perfect. Use this explainer with Physics and Chemistry students...

    Years 9 & 11-12
  • Meet a Climate Scientist: Matthew England
    Career Profile & Video & Film

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    Meet a Climate Scientist: Matthew England

    Biological SciencesCareers in STEMEarth SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEM

    Meet Matthew England. As an oceanographer and climate scientist, he is a world-leading expert in the physics of the oceans...

    Years 7-10
  • Why are stars, planets and moons round?
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    Why are stars, planets and moons round?

    Physical SciencesSpace SciencesSTEM

    Why the planets, stars and moons are all round (when) other large and small objects such as asteroids and meteorites...

    Years 5, 7 & 10
  • STEM CAREERS: Andrea Boyd – Space Engineer
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    STEM CAREERS: Andrea Boyd - Space Engineer

    Careers in STEMEngineeringSpace SciencesSTEM in Action

    In this video resource Andrea Boyd, explores her inspiration for a career in Space Flight control, tells us about her...

    Years 5 & 7-10
  • Explainer: What are fundamental particles?
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    Explainer: What are fundamental particles?

    Physical SciencesSTEM

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

    Years 9 & 11-12
  • COSMOS Magazine: Dude! Where’s my flying car?
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    COSMOS Magazine: Dude! Where's my flying car?

    EngineeringPhysical SciencesTechnology

    The Jetsons cartoons gave the boomer generation a vision of seemingly magically powered flying vehicles, delivering George Jetson to his...

    Years 7-10
  • Explainer: The Electromagnetic Spectrum
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    Explainer: The Electromagnetic Spectrum

    Physical SciencesSTEM

    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
  • Blood droplets travel in all directions in crime scenes
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    Blood droplets travel in all directions in crime scenes

    Chemical SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEM

    New analysis examines the physics of blood from close-range gunshot wounds. This resource is best suited to students in Years...

    Years 7-9
  • Exoplanet atmosphere hints it formed far from star
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    Exoplanet atmosphere hints it formed far from star

    Chemical SciencesPhysical SciencesSpace SciencesSTEM

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

    Years 8-12
  • Evidence of brand new physics at Cern?
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    Evidence of brand new physics at Cern?

    Chemical SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEM

    Why we’re cautiously optimistic about our new findings of Physics at Cern. This article explores some of the recent research...

    Years 9 & 11-12
  • Who’s the fool now?
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    Who’s the fool now?

    Chemical SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEM

    Scientists have made fool’s gold magnetic, finally making it valuable for future technologies. This resource is best suited to Year...

    Years 8 & 10
  • COSMOS Magazine: Advanced technology inspired by nature
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    COSMOS Magazine: Advanced technology inspired by nature

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesEngineering

    If you know where to look, there’s almost no technological or design problem that nature hasn’t solved already. Amalyah Hart...

    Years 4-7 & 9-10

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