A Spacetime Trilogy with Jared Kaplan
11 Sep 2021

A Spacetime Trilogy with Jared Kaplan

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Jared Kaplan, theoretical physicist at John’s Hopkins University, looks to black holes, gravity, and even a dazzle of zebras, to examine profound and whimsical questions about spacetime and our universe. This film series was submitted to the SCINEMA 2021 International … Continued
Elements of surprise in new star study
13 Oct 2020

Elements of surprise in new star study

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Carbon discovery has implications across astrophysics. This article is suitable for Year 8, 9, and 10 Chemistry and Earth and Space science students who are learning about the formation of atoms in the Universe. It is also suited to senior … Continued
Q&A: Eye and AI on the sky
17 Aug 2020

Q&A: Eye and AI on the sky

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Thoughts on what technology does to astronomy. For students who want to find out about what’s going on in astronomy right now, what questions are being asked and which are being answered. This article could be used to inspire year … Continued
The ultimate map of the Universe
28 Jul 2020

The ultimate map of the Universe

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Two decades of work fills an 11-billion-year gap to create an ultimate map of the Universe. This article explains a new visual representation of the Universe throughout time. It is well suited to Earth and Space and Physics students in … Continued
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
How quickly is the Universe expanding?
10 Mar 2020

How quickly is the Universe expanding?

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It’s a question that’s causing a crisis in astrophysics. This article highlights the importance of reliable data in scientific research for students in years 10, 11, and 12 studying Earth and Space or Physical Sciences. Word Count: 801 Our current … Continued