School of Physical Sciences
Scientists and staff rewarded for 2018 success
Some of the best minds in science received awards from the Faculty of Sciences at its end of year function in December.
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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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Earth sciences graduates named Superstars of STEM
Three earth sciences graduates are rocking the new title of being among Australia's latest Superstars of STEM.
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How Eurasia's Tianshan mountains set a stage that changed the world
Though you may not know it, the Tianshan mountain range probably changed the lives of your ancestors – and to this day, you.
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Rethinking Australia's climate history
Researchers discover evidence of climate change that coincided with the first wave of European settlement of Australia.
Trapping atoms, not space ships, with tractor beams
Physics researchers have delved into the realm of Star Wars and created a powerful tractor beam.
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When Thailand and Australia were closer neighbours, tectonically speaking
New geology research uncovers the deep links between Australia and Thailand.
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More than just a sparkling gem: what you didn’t know about diamonds
They’re made of carbon – but there’s something almost supernatural about diamonds.
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Tiny Research wins Tall Awards
They’re working on a small scale to make a big impact in their respective fields. Meet Dr Ben Sparkes and Dr Cameron Shearer.
Nanocrystals may replace traditional hard drives for data storage
Physicists discover that nano-sized crystals of salt encoded with data using light from a laser could be the next data storage technology of choice.
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