Hungry black hole among the most massive in the Universe
2 Jul 2020

Hungry black hole among the most massive in the Universe

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The massive black hole is 34 billion times the mass of our sun, and about 8,000 times bigger than the black hole at the centre of the Milky Way. Learn about this young black hole and how scientists can study … Continued
Astrophysicists find the exoplanet they wanted
30 Jun 2020

Astrophysicists find the exoplanet they wanted

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This exoplanet is the size of Neptune and orbiting a young star. This article demonstrates the importance of perseverance in STEM and also shows applications of Physics and Earth and Space sciences to students in years 9-12. Word Count: 453 … Continued
Hubble turns 30 – The images that changed our view of the universe
29 Apr 2020

Hubble turns 30 – The images that changed our view of the universe

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As the Hubble Space Telescope turns 30, astrophysicist Alan Duffy shares his favourite images and how they changed the way we understand the universe. Use these beautiful images and video to open a discussion with students about the incredible technological … Continued
There’s plenty of room, but no atmosphere
20 Aug 2019

There’s plenty of room, but no atmosphere

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Exoplanet still has a few things to offer, however. This article on the study of the atmosphere of an exo-planet would be suited to students studying Earth and Space Sciences and Physical Sciences in years 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, … 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
Australian astronomers track down the source of elusive fast radio burst
3 Jul 2019

Australian astronomers track down the source of elusive fast radio burst

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Using the astronomy equivalent of a live action replay, an Australian team have tracked the source of a one-off fast radio burst to a galaxy 3.6 billion light years away. This scientific article demonstrates the importance of technology in science … Continued
Revealed: a black hole the size of the solar system
12 Apr 2019

Revealed: a black hole the size of the solar system

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Topics: Earth and Space Sciences - The Solar System Physical Sciences - Forces, Energy Additional: Careers, Technology, Engineering, Maths Concepts (South Australia): Earth and Space Sciences - Earth in Space Physical Sciences - Forces and Motion, Energy Years: 7, 8, … Continued
Working on SKA
20 Nov 2017

Working on SKA

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Topics: Earth and Space Sciences – The Solar System Additional – Careers Concepts (South Australia): Earth and Space Sciences - Earth in Space Years: 7, 10 Gene drive pioneer warns CRISPR-based pest control may spin out of control Getting in … Continued