Article Please login to favourite this article. Hungry black hole among the most massive in the Universe Physical SciencesSpace SciencesSTEM The massive black hole is 34 billion times the mass of our sun, and about 8,000 times bigger than the... Years 10
Article Please login to favourite this article. Astrophysicists find the exoplanet they wanted Physical SciencesSpace SciencesSTEM This exoplanet is the size of Neptune and orbiting a young star. This article demonstrates the importance of perseverance in... Years 9-10
Article Please login to favourite this article. Did Mars have rings? Will it again? Physical SciencesSpace 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
Article Please login to favourite this article. Cosmic bursts find all that missing matter Chemical SciencesPhysical SciencesSpace SciencesSTEM Mysterious explosions emitting radio waves in space help solve a longstanding mystery. This resource is suited to students in years... Years 8-10
Article Please login to favourite this article. Why astronomy matters in times of crisis Physical SciencesSpace SciencesTechnology It’s about international bonds and inspiration, not just technology. This article focusses on Australian astronomy being carried out right now,... Years 5 & 9-10
Article Please login to favourite this article. Using a pocket rocket to explore distant planets Chemical SciencesPhysical SciencesSpace SciencesTechnology Researchers have adapted a miniature rocket, called the Pocket Rocket, to replicate the conditions of distant planets’ atmospheres. This article... Years 8-10
Article Please login to favourite this article. Mars rover tested in Flinders Ranges Biological SciencesSpace SciencesSTEMTechnology Mars rover, Perseverance, will soon head to Mars looking for life – now scientists have tested the same methods to... Years 5, 8 & 10
Article & Video & Film Please login to favourite this article. Hubble turns 30 – The images that changed our view of the universe Mathematical SciencesPhysical SciencesSpace SciencesSTEMTechnology As the Hubble Space Telescope turns 30, astrophysicist Alan Duffy shares his favourite images and how they changed the way... Years 10-12
Article Please login to favourite this article. Planet that never was is still interesting Physical SciencesSpace SciencesSTEM Astronomers believe the suspected planet is a dust cloud caused by a cosmic collision. Use this article with students in... Years 5, 7 & 10
Article Please login to favourite this article. Ancient water reservoirs inside Mars Biological SciencesChemical SciencesSpace SciencesSTEM Meteorites tell story of Red Planet’s early history. Use this article to inspire students learning about Earth and Space, Chemical... Years 5-6, 8 & 10
Article Please login to favourite this article. Astronauts grow lettuce in space Biological SciencesEarth SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEMTechnology Astronauts report the plants are fresh, nutritious and safe to eat. This interesting article is suited to students in years... Years 2, 4-7 & 9-10
Career Profile & Video & Film Please login to favourite this article. Charles Camarda on becoming an astronaut Biological SciencesCareers in STEMChemical SciencesEngineeringMathematical SciencesPhysical SciencesSpace SciencesSTEMTechnology Charles Camarda encourages students to explore, adventure and fail; this is an excellent film to enthuse and excite students. This... Years 4-10