News: School of Physical Sciences
Measurement of success: Adelaide scientist wins medal for commitment to industry
![IPAS scientist Professor Andre Luiten](/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2019-01/news-andre-luiten-ipas-sm.jpg?h=3b5d1417&itok=3gt9ZnAa)
Precision measurement expert Professor Andre Luiten has received national recognition for supporting the needs of industry.
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Scientists and staff rewarded for 2018 success
![Dr Karina Riggs and Dr Beth Loveys from the School of Agriculture, Food and Wine have won the Excellence in Teaching Award (5+ experience)](/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2018-12/news-teaching-awards-beth-karina.jpg?h=1c9491c7&itok=SRwHDuFS)
Some of the best minds in science received awards from the Faculty of Sciences at its end of year function in December.
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New space agency a boost for future science careers and research
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Australia’s new national space agency in Adelaide to provide boost in career opportunities for science and physics graduates.
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Earth sciences graduates named Superstars of STEM
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Three earth sciences graduates are rocking the new title of being among Australia's latest Superstars of STEM.
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Research funding to boost Australia's capacity in nuclear theory
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New research project funding for CSSM's Professor Tony Thomas
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How Eurasia's Tianshan mountains set a stage that changed the world
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Though you may not know it, the Tianshan mountain range probably changed the lives of your ancestors – and to this day, you.
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Rethinking Australia's climate history
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Researchers discover evidence of climate change that coincided with the first wave of European settlement of Australia.
Trapping atoms, not space ships, with tractor beams
![Dr Philip Light with the atomic chamber in which the atomic tractor beams were created](/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/2018-11/news-dr-phil-light-atomic-chamber.jpg?h=be13c30c&itok=J8O9hi5g)
Physics researchers have delved into the realm of Star Wars and created a powerful tractor beam.
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When Thailand and Australia were closer neighbours, tectonically speaking
New geology research uncovers the deep links between Australia and Thailand.
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