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WA science. Done different.
Perth isn't a tropical climate. So why are we seeing tropical fish in our waters? Read it here:
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#tropicalisation
#globalwarming
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THE HEAT IS ON – IN OUR OCEANS | Particle
As ocean temperatures warm, fish in WA are heading south.
https://particle.scitech.org.au/earth/the-heat-is-on-in-our-oceans/
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Our latest feature topic 'Not as boring as you think' debuts today! The first piece is all about the 'empty' space within space. "The space beyond our planet is a long way from empty and a long way from boring," writes Rocky McGellin. Read it here:
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We Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet | Particle
The space beyond our planet is a long way from empty and a long way from boring.
https://particle.scitech.org.au/space/we-aint-seen-nothing-yet/
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What's up everyone? No seriously, what's going on in our night sky in October? Leon Smith has all the answers for you in October's edition of 'The Sky Tonight'. Read it here:
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THE SKY TONIGHT: OCTOBER 2025 | Particle
The Sky Tonight is a monthly update of the amazing things you can find when looking up from Western Australia. This article was originally published 01.10.2025 on Scitech.org.au titled ‘The Sky Tonigh...
https://particle.scitech.org.au/space/the-sky-tonight-october-2025/
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The universe is expanding. But how do we know that? Read it here:
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#cosmicexpansion
#astronomy
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Particle 101: The Expansion of the Universe | Particle
The universe is expanding. But how do we know that?
https://particle.scitech.org.au/space/particle-101-the-expansion-of-the-universe/
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Could the natural world hold the answer to our sustainability struggles? Our new article 'Lesson from Nature for a World in Crisis' is live on our website now.
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#biomimicry
#nature
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LESSONS FROM NATURE FOR A WORLD IN CRISIS | Particle
Is biomimicry the answer to more sustainable solutions and relationships?
https://particle.scitech.org.au/earth/lessons-from-nature-for-a-world-in-crisis/
8 days ago
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What makes science scientific? The final instalment of our 'How Scientific is Science?' feature topic investigates the scientific process. Read it here:
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A balancing act | Particle
Science may have its flaws, but there’s plenty of method to the madness.
https://particle.scitech.org.au/people/a-balancing-act/
9 days ago
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Light pollution is a threat to Aussie landscapes and wildlife, so how do we fix it? Emily Evans investigates.
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#environmentalconservation
#lightpollution
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Light pollution is disrupting nature’s compass | Particle
A new exhibition at Scitech explores the impact of light pollution.
https://particle.scitech.org.au/earth/light-pollution-is-disrupting-natures-compass/
14 days ago
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How do philosophy and science relate? Read it here:
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#ontologies
#tobeornottobe
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Ontology: when philosophy meets science | Particle
Ontologies help computers understand the world … but whose world?
https://particle.scitech.org.au/people/ontology-when-philosophy-meets-science/
14 days ago
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From driverless tractors to AI image detection, STEM is ride throughout every step of the farming process. Read all about the role science plays in food security on our website now!
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#agscience
#foodsecurity
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FOOD SECURITY STEMS FROM FARMING WITH STEM | Particle
Farming is rooted in science and technology.
https://particle.scitech.org.au/tech/food-security-stems-from-farming-with-stem/
14 days ago
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Why are we ticklish? Tom Gurn asks the important questions. Read it here:
particle.scitech.org.au/people/why-d...
#tickling
#gargalesis
#knismesis
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Why do we tickle? | Particle
Scientists simply can’t agree on the subtle sciences of gargalesis and knismesis.
https://particle.scitech.org.au/people/why-do-we-tickle/
21 days ago
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How science is told matters as much as what it says. Thomas Crow investigates science communication.
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#SciCom
#ScienceForAll
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Science communication is a conversation, not a script | Particle
How science is told matters as much as what it says.
https://particle.scitech.org.au/people/science-communication-is-a-conversation-not-a-script/
21 days ago
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Who is responsible for Australia's environment? Read it here:
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#murraywatt
#climateaction
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Murray, Watt do you do? | Particle
Who is responsible for Australia’s environment?
https://particle.scitech.org.au/people/murray-watt-do-you-do/
23 days ago
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How will AI affect academia? Read all about it:
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#artificialintelligence
#research
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A Robot Wrote My Research | Particle
Could AI write an academic paper and get published without anyone noticing?
https://particle.scitech.org.au/tech/a-robot-wrote-my-research/
28 days ago
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What is colour blindness and how does it actually work? Kaitlin Britto finds out.
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#colourblindness
#daltonism
#rodsandcones
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Particle 101: Colour Blindness | Particle
It’s not all black and white.
https://particle.scitech.org.au/health/particle-101-colour-blindness/
29 days ago
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Perth has the lowest tree canopy of all Australian capital cities at 22%. With climate change heating our city, this is becoming a major problem. Read more here:
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A Tree Canopy Crisis | Particle
Perth’s tree canopy needs urgent protection.
https://particle.scitech.org.au/earth/a-tree-canopy-crisis/
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What is AI, really? Connie Greeve investigates the tech behind the chatbots making our lives 'easier'. Read it here:
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#AI
#LLM
#whatisAI
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101: What is AI, really? | Particle
All we see of AI is a chatbot making our lives easier. What's behind the screen?
https://particle.scitech.org.au/tech/101-what-is-ai-really/
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Collaboration is the heart of scientific discovery. Read more here:
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#sciencecollaboration
#neversciencealone
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Never Science Alone | Particle
Collaboration is the heart of discovery.
https://particle.scitech.org.au/people/never-science-alone/
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Could octopus ink and venom be the next step towards a melanoma cure? Find out more here:
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Could Octopuses Hold the Key to Curing Cancer? | Particle
An ink-redible discovery in the battle against melanoma.
https://particle.scitech.org.au/health/could-octopuses-hold-the-key-to-curing-cancer/
about 1 month ago
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'101: Doctorates' is all about PhD's. Camila Pardo Uribe investigates the highs, lows and research woes. Check it out:
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#doctorate
#phd
#highereducation
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Particle 101: Doctorates | Particle
Doctor who?
https://particle.scitech.org.au/people/particle-101-doctorates/
about 1 month ago
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Microplastics can be found in the air we breathe, the water we drink and the food we eat. But how bad are they really? Read all about it here:
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Microplastics are here, there and everywhere | Particle
How bad are they, really?
https://particle.scitech.org.au/earth/microplastics-are-here-there-and-everywhere/
about 1 month ago
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Are we winning the war on cane toads? Check out one of our recent pieces to find out the next step in the cane toad saga. Tom Gurn investigates.
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#canetoads
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Are we winning the war on cane toads? | Particle
Cannibalistic albino tadpoles might eradicate one of the worst invasive species in Australia. Themselves.
https://particle.scitech.org.au/earth/are-we-winning-the-war-on-cane-toads/
about 1 month ago
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It's only been seven years since the Australian Space Agency was announced. Let's take a look back and see how far we've come.
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#australianspaceagency
#spacerace
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What We Know: The Australian Space Agency
The space race is on for Australia, but what will it do? We scratch below the surface to investigate the likely direction of the Australian space agency.
https://particle.scitech.org.au/space/the-australian-space-agency-where-are-we-at/
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In our most recent article, Melanie Julien-Martial explores the relationship between science and politics.
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#scienceinpolitics
#politicsinscience
#sciencepolicy
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When Science Meets Politics | Particle
Particle examines the relationship between science and politics.
https://particle.scitech.org.au/people/when-science-meets-politics/
about 2 months ago
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Grassy ecosystems are often left behind, or not cared about in conservation. Read all about it here!
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#grasslands
#grassyecosystems
#hummockgrasslands
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No one cares about the grass (but we should) | Particle
All around the world, grassy ecosystems are being ignored – and we may lose them forever.
https://particle.scitech.org.au/earth/no-one-cares-about-the-grass-but-we-should/
about 2 months ago
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Does the full moon actually make us crazy? Read on to find out what the science says.
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#fullmooneffect
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Particle 101: The Full Moon Effect | Particle
Does the full Moon actually drive us crazy?
https://particle.scitech.org.au/earth/particle-101-the-full-moon-effect/
about 2 months ago
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Bogong moths use the stars to navigate. Yep, you read that right. Moths can migrate 1000s of kilometres relying on the stars alone. Check it out here:
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#bogongmoth
#stargazingmoths
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STARGAZING AUSSIE MOTHS | Particle
Bogong moths migrate up to 1000km using celestial navigation and the Earth’s magnetic field.
https://particle.scitech.org.au/earth/stargazing-aussie-moths/
about 2 months ago
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The Betelgeuse star now has a friend. Read the full story here:
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#Betelgeuse
#companionstar
#variablestar
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Astronomers said 'Betelgeuse Betelgeuse Betelgeuse' and a new star appeared! | Particle
‘Astronomers find a new star’ might not sound like the most exciting headline ever, but trust me on this one.
https://particle.scitech.org.au/space/astronomers-said-betelgeuse-betelgeuse-betelgeuse-and-a-new-star-appeared/
about 2 months ago
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There's a ragtag group of sleuths on a missions to fight fraudulent science.
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#sciencesleuths
#SholtoDavid
#fraudulentscience
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The super sleuths trying to stop shoddy science | Particle
A ragtag group on a mission to fight fraudulent science.
https://particle.scitech.org.au/people/the-super-sleuths-trying-to-stop-shoddy-science/
about 2 months ago
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What's hiding beneath the waves along the WA coast?
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#INDIGOcable
#PilbaraPipeline
#artificialreef
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The Man-made Marvels off WA’s Coast | Particle
What’s hiding beneath the waves?
https://particle.scitech.org.au/earth/the-man-made-marvels-off-was-coast/
about 2 months ago
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The Sky Tonight for August is here!
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#stargazing
#theskytonight
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The Sky Tonight: August 2025 | Particle
The Sky Tonight is a monthly update of the amazing things you can find when looking up from Western Australia. This article was originally published 01.08.2025 on Scitech.org.au titled ‘The Sky Tonigh...
https://particle.scitech.org.au/space/the-sky-tonight-august-2025/
2 months ago
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Where does science start? Where does science end?
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#scienceinart
#artinscience
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The Speculative Bridge: Spanning Art and Science | Particle
What if you didn’t have to choose one or the other?
https://particle.scitech.org.au/people/spanning-art-and-science/
2 months ago
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Research gets retracted more than you might expect. It's an important part of the scientific process. But why?
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#retractedresearch
#retractionwatch
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Particle 101: Retracted research | Particle
Retracting research is an important part of the scientific process.
https://particle.scitech.org.au/people/particle-101-retracted-research/
3 months ago
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Dunnarts are pocket-sized predators that pack a punch.
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#dunnarts
#dasyurids
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Particle 101: Dunnarts | Particle
Pocket-sized predators that pack a punch.
https://particle.scitech.org.au/earth/particle-101-dunnarts/
3 months ago
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What do witches and science have to do with each other? Check out the second article for our new feature topic.
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#witchcraft
#whensciencegoeswrong
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Witches in Europe: When Science Gets It Wrong | Particle
Witch hunts persisted not because there was no science but because early science could not explain every tragedy.
https://particle.scitech.org.au/people/witches-in-europe-when-science-gets-it-wrong/
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Check out the first article for our newest feature topic 'How Scientific is Science?'
particle.scitech.org.au/people/fasci...
#replicationcrisis
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Fascinating, but does it replicate? | Particle
The replication crisis is undermining scientific trust.
https://particle.scitech.org.au/people/fascinating-but-does-it-replicate/
3 months ago
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How do death cap mushrooms actually kill us?
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#deathcapmushrooms
#mushrooms
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Particle 101: Death Cap Mushrooms | Particle
There’s not mush-room for error.
https://particle.scitech.org.au/earth/particle-101-death-cap-mushrooms/
3 months ago
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Check out some things to see in the sky this July!
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#stargazing
#theskytonight
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The Sky Tonight: July 2025 | Particle
The Sky Tonight is a monthly update of the amazing things you can find when looking up from Western Australia. This article was originally published 01.07.2025 on Scitech.org.au titled ‘The Sky Tonigh...
https://particle.scitech.org.au/space/the-sky-tonight-july-2025/
3 months ago
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"Remote communities have seen huge benefits as SpaceX’s satellites go up. Are they also in the line of when they come down?" Check out our newest piece, 'Catch a falling Starlink' here:
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#starlink
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Catch a falling Starlink | Particle
Remote communities have seen huge benefits as SpaceX’s satellites go up. Are they also in the line of when they come down?
https://particle.scitech.org.au/space/catch-a-falling-starlink/
3 months ago
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There are plenty of different citizen science projects running in Australia. We think you should give these three a try!
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#citizenscience
#frogID
#ADMI
#bigcitybirds
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Science for the People | Particle
Science is for everyone. Yes, that includes you.
https://particle.scitech.org.au/people/science-for-the-people/
3 months ago
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Can ants think? Can bees feel? Read the full story 'Feelers with feelers' live on our website.
#hiveminds
#bees
#swarmintelligence
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Feelers with Feelers | Particle
Do ants think? Do bees feel?
https://particle.scitech.org.au/earth/feelers-with-feelers/
3 months ago
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The recent Nuyina voyage came back to Australia with a few extra passengers on board...
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#nuyinavoyage
#SAEF
#antarctica
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USING ANCIENT DNA TO PREDICT THE FUTURE | Particle
A team of Aussie scientists have just returned from Antarctica. Their research could change what we know about the icy continent and what it might mean for our future.
https://particle.scitech.org.au/earth/using-ancient-dna-to-predict-the-future/
4 months ago
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Are we ready for the next pandemic?
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VIRUSES, VACCINES AND VIGILANCE | Particle
Are we ready for the next pandemic?
https://particle.scitech.org.au/health/viruses-vaccines-and-vigilance/
4 months ago
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Meet the new Chief Scientist of Western Australia, Professor Sharath Sriram.
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Meet the new Chief Scientist of WA | Particle
Professor Sharath Sriram sat down with Particle to chat about his new role.
https://particle.scitech.org.au/people/meet-the-new-chief-scientist-of-wa/
4 months ago
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What is a solid state battery, and why aren't they in all of our devices? The explainer is live on our website now.
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Particle 101: Solid state batteries | Particle
Solid-state batteries are big news at the moment. What are they and why are people so excited?
https://particle.scitech.org.au/tech/particle-101-solid-state-batteries/
4 months ago
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Extinction is more than just losing one species. "It's about the unravelling of an entire, interconnected system that could impact us all. Even your insurance premiums," Kassandra Zaza writes.
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Digging deeper: WA's Extinction Crisis | Particle
Species loss isn’t a thing of the past – losing just one today could unravel an entire ecosystem.
https://particle.scitech.org.au/earth/digging-deeper-was-extinction-crisis/
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Welcome to Space Bingo! Just how many things can you spot in the night sky in June?
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Corey Tutt is the Founder and CEO of DeadlyScience. "There's quite a contrast between Corey and CEO Corey. One chats with kids about reptiles, the other is deeply vulnerable and consistently drops F bombs," Cat Williams writes.
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Corey Tutt is a man on a mission | Particle
Corey founded DeadlyScience to improve STEM equity for Aboriginal kids. It’s been challenging, but he’s achieved so much more than anyone thought possible.
https://particle.scitech.org.au/people/corey-tutt-is-a-man-on-a-mission/
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In 2015, a piece of equipment at an observatory in the US moved one quintillionth (10-18) of a metre. This tiny movement was the first recorded event of gravitational waves. Read the full story on our website:
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Particle 101: Gravitational Waves | Particle
Did you know that Einstein’s theory of general relativity was only proven a decade ago?
https://particle.scitech.org.au/space/particle-101-gravitational-waves/
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TURTLE CAMP: ENGAGING KIDS ON COUNTRY | Particle
A turtle conservation program provides hope to the next generation of marine rangers and custodians.
https://particle.scitech.org.au/people/turtle-camp-engaging-kids-on-country/
5 months ago
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It's been a busy cyclone season in Australia...
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Particle 101: Cyclones | Particle
It’s been a busy cyclone season in Australia. Here’s how they work.
https://particle.scitech.org.au/earth/particle-101-cyclones/
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