New spin on star-forming galaxies
December 15, 2015Australian researchers have discovered why some galaxies are “clumpy” rather than spiral in shape—and it appears low spin is to blame.
Scientists spot jets from supermassive black hole snacking on a star
November 27, 2015Scientists have discovered a hungry black hole swallowing a star at the centre of a nearby galaxy.
Indian Government joins SKA Organisation
October 5, 2015The Indian Government has now signed the membership of SKA Organisation, bringing India formally into the Square Kilometre Array project.
Premier visits WA SKA site
October 2, 2015Earlier this week Premier Colin Barnett joined ICRAR directors Carole Jackson and Lister Staveley-Smith on a visit to the future home of the SKA in WA’s Mid West.
Eleven year cosmic search leads to black hole rethink
September 25, 2015An 11-year search performed with CSIRO’s Parkes telescope has shown that an expected background of waves is missing, casting doubt on our understanding of galaxies and black holes.
Perth welcomes Dr George Heald
September 25, 2015Dr Heald will work with a selection of postdocs and students, and a number of new staff that will form a Perth-based Astrophysics group for CSIRO’s Astronomy and Space Science (CASS) division.
