News: space science and astrophysics
Monster black hole collision detected by scientists
University of Adelaide scientists observe the biggest black hole merger so far detected.
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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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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.
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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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.
Photonics & space internships await physics student
New Colombo Plan Scholarship recipient Rhona Hamilton has sights on her internships at the University of Tokyo and National Astronomical Observatory of Japan.
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Chasing clouds in Antarctica: cool stories from a physics graduate
It’s a unique way to escape the heat. Physics graduate Tom Chambers spent his summer exploring clouds in Antarctica.
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New space agency a boost for future science careers and research
Australia’s new national space agency in Adelaide to provide boost in career opportunities for science and physics graduates.
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Scientists explore mine over matter
Scientists are placing giant crystals in an old gold mine more than 1km underground, in order to find elusive dark-matter particles.
First evidence of neutrino source discovered in distant galaxy
Scientists discover that an energetic galaxy four billion light years from Earth is the source of high-energy neutrino particles.
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