News: physics + Physics
Science graduates share tales of career success in new podcast

Hear inspiring stories from science graduates in the University of Adelaide’s new podcast series.
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Scientists in the news this week: August 2020

Here are the stories of University of Adelaide scientists and science graduates in the news this week.
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World’s smallest imaging device has heart disease in focus

A team of researchers has used 3D micro-printing to develop the world’s smallest, flexible scope for looking inside blood vessels.
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The sky’s the limit

Episode 2, In Their Element Podcast
Meet space science and astrophysics graduate Phoebe De Wilt whose career is reaching new heights at the Bureau of Meteorology.
Esteemed gravitational wave scientist appointed head of School of Physical Sciences

Professor Peter Veitch has been appointed Head of the School of Physical Sciences.
Higher precision mirrors set to benefit 'next gen' gravitational wave detectors

Improved deformable mirrors could help scientists detect new sources of gravitational waves from deep in space.
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Leading particle physicist receives highest Australia Day award

Honours for Professor Anthony Thomas, who put the University of Adelaide on the world map of outstanding centres working in fundamental nuclear and particle physics.
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New study reveals a huge neutron star collision 3.4 times heavier than the sun

University of Adelaide physics researchers involved in a new study revealing possible collision of two neutron stars.
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Part of a disCERNing crowd

Astrophysicist Martin White discusses life with and around the Large Hadron Collider.
A collapsing star in a distant galaxy fired out some of the most energetic gamma rays ever seen

New research shows we still have much to learn about gamma-ray bursts; but gives us confidence that our methods to detect them are improving.