Cosmic bursts find all that missing matter
29 May 2020

Cosmic bursts find all that missing matter

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Mysterious explosions emitting radio waves in space help solve a longstanding mystery. This resource is suited to students in years 8, 9, and 10 studying Earth and Space, Chemical and Physical sciences. It discusses Australia’s contribution to the detection of … Continued
Why astronomy matters in times of crisis
19 May 2020

Why astronomy matters in times of crisis

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It’s about international bonds and inspiration, not just technology. This article focusses on Australian astronomy being carried out right now, and the importance of continuing this work through the pandemic. Use it to demonstrate some history of astronomy and the … Continued
Mars is more seismically active than the Moon
25 Feb 2020

Mars is more seismically active than the Moon

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InSight has detected hundreds of earthquakes in just 10 months. This article is suited to years 6 and 9 students studying Earth and Space sciences and gives them a different application of their knowledge and understanding of earthquakes. Word Count: … Continued