Aussie astro tech to go on show in Adelaide
September 19, 2017Australian technology now boosting the performance of Germany’s flagship radio telescope will go on show at the Adelaide Convention Centre.
Mount Magnet Astrofest 2017
September 11, 2017Every year the Mount Magnet community comes together for a weekend ‘Astro-rocks fest’ celebrating the sky above and the ancient landscape below this unique part of Australia.
Battle of the (Physics) Brains
September 7, 2017This year’s National Science Week saw Science Nation bring their acclaimed ‘Battle of the Brains’ comedy quiz to Perth.
Backyard astronomy helps explosive discovery
September 4, 2017With the help of ICRAR Astronomer Paul Luckas, researchers at Michigan State University (MSU) in the United States have observed a super-luminous nova in unparalleled detail and proven a theory that explains the phenomena.
Premier’s Science Awards recognise outstanding WA achievers
August 15, 2017Western Australia’s top researchers and science communicators have been recognised overnight at the Premier’s Science Awards for 2017.
Hunting Molecules with the MWA
July 21, 2017Astronomers have used an Australian radio telescope to observe molecular signatures from stars, gas and dust in our galaxy, which could lead to the detection of complex molecules that are precursors to life.