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  • A catalogue of 25 “hot Jupiter” exoplanets
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    A catalogue of 25 “hot Jupiter” exoplanets

    BiologyCareers in STEMPhysicsSpace SciencesSTEM

    Astronomers are counting and analysing the planets beyond our Solar System – and their atmospheres. An exoplanet is a planet...

    Years 5, 7 & 10-12
  • Why are stars, planets and moons round?
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    Why are stars, planets and moons round?

    PhysicsSpace 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
  • Where do meteorites come from?
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    Where do meteorites come from?

    PhysicsSpace SciencesSTEM

    We tracked hundreds of fireballs streaking through the sky to find out where meteorites started their journey. This resource is...

    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
  • Building Australia’s Space Industry
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    Building Australia's Space Industry

    Space SciencesSTEM

    The Australian Space industry is a colourful and changing industry. It is continually growing, which will provide a bigger Australian...

    Years 5, 7 & 10
  • Learning about Titan’s chemistry
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    Learning about Titan’s chemistry

    ChemistrySTEM

    Atomic-force microscopy allows new understanding of Saturn’s moon. This article looks at how researchers are using technology to understand the...

    Years 8-10
  • Studying the red planet
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    Studying the red planet

    BiologyChemistryPhysicsSpace SciencesSTEMTechnology

    As new probes reach Mars, here’s what we know so far from trips to the red planet. This resource covers...

    Years 5-10
  • Please explain: Why is NASA returning to the Moon?
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    Please explain: Why is NASA returning to the Moon?

    Earth & Space ScienceSpace SciencesSTEM

    Associate Professor Craig O’Neill, of Macquarie University’s Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, explains the interconnected reasons behind the renewed...

    Years 7-10
  • It’s confirmed. There is water on the Moon
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    It’s confirmed. There is water on the Moon

    ChemistryPhysicsSpace SciencesSTEMTechnology

    Flying telescope detects unique spectral signature. This exciting article and resource are best suited to Year 5, 7, 8, 9,...

    Years 7-8 & 10
  • The moon is rusting – and Earth is the reason why
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    The moon is rusting – and Earth is the reason why

    ChemistrySpace SciencesSTEM

    Iron oxide shouldn’t form on the moon, and yet it does – and Earth’s oxygen may be to blame. This...

    Years 5-10
  • Astrophysicists find the exoplanet they wanted
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    Astrophysicists find the exoplanet they wanted

    PhysicsSpace SciencesSTEM

    This exoplanet is the size of Neptune and orbiting a young star. This article demonstrates the importance of perseverance in...

    Years 9-10
  • Did Mars have rings? Will it again?
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    Did Mars have rings? Will it again?

    PhysicsSpace SciencesSTEM

    Moons tell a complicated family story. This article describes a recent hypothesis about the history of Mars and should be...

    Years 5, 7 & 10

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