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Stellar Evolution
Earth and Space Supporting Physics Teaching

The life cycle of stars

Stars are not unchanging objects–they don't last for ever. They are born, evolve and die.

Physics Narrative 11-14

Nuclear Fusion
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Where have all the elements come from?

Most of the atoms you are made of were themselves made in stars. Read more about this interesting idea here.

Physics Narrative 11-14

Ionising Radiation
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Unusual units

A unit used to provide an everyday measure of radiation dose. A single banana produces an ionising radiation dose of around 0...

Stories from Physics 11-14 14-16

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Waves CPD videos

Our new set of videos gives teachers and coaches of physics a preview of the training we offer ahead of this term's live support sessions.

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