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The 53-Year Odyssey Of Kosmos 482 And The Push For Sustainable Space

A Fallen Spacefarer Returns to Earth...

Mammals On The Ground Before The Dinosaurs Were Gone

For decades, natural history books have taught that when a catastrophic asteroid struck Earth...

Learning Through Student Feedback And The Role Of Digital Engagement

In this article I'm going to examine how student feedback plays a pivotal role in enhancing learning...

The Earth Beneath Our Feet: How The Zagros Mountains Are Shaping The Middle East

The Zagros Mountains are nestled in Iran, northern Iraq, and southeastern Turkey, and are the scene...

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Retired geologist and earth scientist, specialising in ore deposits and isotope geochemistry. Before retirement, I led the Australian government's pre-competitive geoscience programs for minerals... Read More »

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The James Webb Space Telescope Achieves A New Milestone

The James Webb Space Telescope Achieves A New Milestone

Mar 21 2022 | comment(s)

The $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope peered into the universe and captured one of the most stunning images you will ever see.
The Proton Radius Puzzle May Have Been Solved

The Proton Radius Puzzle May Have Been Solved

Feb 10 2022 | comment(s)

Protons are the fundamental subatomic particles. Under the Standard Model, we know that protons are composite particles with three valence quarks, which, along with neutrons, form hardons.
The Search For Dark Matter Continues

The Search For Dark Matter Continues

Jan 25 2022 | comment(s)

Dark matter is one of the most fascinating concepts in physics and is thought to account for 85% of the universe’s matter. They have been so talked about that they have taken on a semblance of fact, even though at this stage their presence is purely hypothetical.
Quantum Gravity And The Search For A Unified Physics

Quantum Gravity And The Search For A Unified Physics

Jan 13 2022 | comment(s)

Quantum gravity has fascinated scientists for over a century.
Exoplanets Were Discovered For The First Time Using A Sophisticated Radio Antenna

Exoplanets Were Discovered For The First Time Using A Sophisticated Radio Antenna

Jan 10 2022 | comment(s)

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How Idealizations Make Physics Simple

How Idealizations Make Physics Simple

Jan 03 2022 | comment(s)

One of the constant things that one encounters in the world of science is idealization.