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Revolutions in modern physics

Revolutions in modern physics

  • Explainer: Standard Model of Particle Physics
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    Explainer: Standard Model of Particle Physics

    Physical SciencesChemical SciencesSTEM

    The standard model helps scientists describe the universe, but it’s not perfect. Use this explainer with Physics and Chemistry students...

    Years 9 & 11-12
  • A Spacetime Trilogy with Jared Kaplan
    SCINEMA, Student Activity & Video & Film

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    A Spacetime Trilogy with Jared Kaplan

    Physical SciencesSTEM

    Jared Kaplan, theoretical physicist at John’s Hopkins University, looks to black holes, gravity, and even a dazzle of zebras, to...

    Years 10-12
  • Relativity – A Rap Performed by Albert Einstein
    SCINEMA, Student Activity & Video & Film

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    Relativity – A Rap Performed by Albert Einstein

    Physical SciencesSTEM

    Take a fun look at relativity in this Hamilton-style rap where puppet Einstein travels through space with a class of...

    Years 11-12
  • Explainer: What are fundamental particles?
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    Explainer: What are fundamental particles?

    Physical SciencesSTEM

    Learn about the fundamental particles and forces that make up the Universe in this explainer resource for Year 9 and...

    Years 9 & 11-12
  • Exoplanet atmosphere hints it formed far from star
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    Exoplanet atmosphere hints it formed far from star

    Chemical SciencesPhysical SciencesSpace SciencesSTEM

    Chemical fingerprint of the exoplanet Osiris shows unexpectedly high carbon. Find out how astronomers have used spectroscopy to analyse the...

    Years 8-12
  • COSMOS Magazine: W boson spotted in Antarctica
    Article & Teacher Resource

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    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
  • Quantum philosophy: 4 ways physics will challenge your reality
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    Quantum philosophy: 4 ways physics will challenge your reality

    Mathematical SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEMTechnology

    Quantum mechanics has been confusing people and creating questions of philosophy for decades. Learn about some theories in this article....

    Years 9-12
  • Hayabusa2 capsule and cargo are back
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    Hayabusa2 capsule and cargo are back

    Asia & Australia's Engagement with AsiaEngineeringPhysical SciencesSpace SciencesSTEMTechnology

    Here’s what you need to know about Hayabusa2 landing in South Australia. This article describes what happened after the Hayabusa2...

    Years 5, 7-8 & 10
  • So, why a cone-shaped meteorite?
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    So, why a cone-shaped meteorite?

    Mathematical SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEM

    It’s just the physics of flight, mathematicians suggest. This short article discusses why a meteorite is often cone-shaped by looking...

    Years 7-8 & 10
  • Superconductor happy at room temperature
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    Superconductor happy at room temperature

    Chemical SciencesEngineeringMathematical SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEMTechnology

    Physics first achieved under great pressure. This stimulating article shows early research into a superconductor that is efficient at a...

    Years 8-10
  • Unlocking Universal secrets with AstroQuest
    Article, Citizen Science & Student Activity

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    Unlocking Universal secrets with AstroQuest

    Careers in STEMPhysical SciencesSpace SciencesSTEM

    AstroQuest is calling for volunteer stargazers. This interesting article explains the citizen science project, AstroQuest. This project is suitable for...

    Years 7 & 10
  • Gravitational Waves
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    Gravitational Waves

    Physical SciencesSpace SciencesSTEMTechnology

    In 2015, astronomers shook the world of science when they made the first ever detection of gravitational waves. This feat...

    Years 7-12

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