Gravitational Waves
3 Nov 2020

Gravitational Waves

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In 2015, astronomers shook the world of science when they made the first ever detection of gravitational waves. This feat – which won them the Nobel Prize – recorded the ripples in spacetime created by a colossal crash between two … Continued
Tutorial: Brian Cox on black holes
12 Sep 2019

Tutorial: Brian Cox on black holes

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In the past few years, we’ve entered a new age of astronomy – now we can watch black holes collide, and see the aftermath of these collisions. Astrophysics legend Brian Cox talks us through what happens during these cataclysmic collisions and what might … Continued
Australian astrophysicists detect ancient star-crash
24 Jul 2019

Australian astrophysicists detect ancient star-crash

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A team of scientists have detected a star-crash in space, about 500 million years ago. This article about some impressive technology would be suited to Earth and Space and Physical Sciences for years 7, 8, 9, and 10 as well … Continued
Gravitational Waves discovery
18 Oct 2017

Gravitational Waves discovery

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Topics: Earth and Space Sciences - Solar System Physical Sciences - Forces Concepts (South Australia): Years: 5, 7, 10 Video length: 1:45m An international group of scientists, including Australians, have announced that not only have they detected gravitational waves but, for … Continued