Article & Teacher Resource Please login to favourite this article. COSMOS Magazine: W boson spotted in Antarctica Antarctic SciencePhysical Sciences IceCube observatory spots elementary particle needle in a galactic haystack. This resource is for Year 12 Physics students learning about... Years 11-12
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Article & Explainer Please login to favourite this article. EXPLAINER: How does the Sun make such pretty colours at sunsets and sunrises? Earth SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEM How does the Sun make such pretty colours at sunsets and sunrises? — Aisling, age 7. Learn about what makes... Years 1, 3, 5 & 9
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Article Please login to favourite this article. What creates Earth's magnetic field? Earth & Space SciencesEarth SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEM The Earth’s core works like a giant bicycle dynamo in reverse. This article is suitable for Year 4 and 6... Years 4, 6 & 9
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