Life on Mars
Exploring the red planet up close and personal Sure, as they say: it’s just a game. But as PETRA STOCK discovered, the current crop of virtual reality games about life on Mars are informed by real science and real data – … Continued
Future Careers
Today marks the launch of the reimagined Future You STEM careers website for students aged 8 to 12. Highlight some lesser-known careers in STEM in this series to inspire students. Increasing awareness of careers in STEM is a proven way … Continued
Renewable energy is child’s play
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Writing about the energy transition for children. Use this topical children's book to engage and educate students on the challenge of climate change and the energy transition. This resource is best suited to students in years R to 6 studying … Continued
Top 10 finalists for Australian Mammal of the Year … who will you vote for?
Which mammal will be kicked off the list tomorrow? You decide here! Vote early and vote often for your favourite species in the competition. Why not use these articles with your students to highlight some of the awesome Australian mammals! What’s … Continued
In Class With… Rob “Krill Whisperer” King
Get access to the biggest names and brightest minds in STEM with our In Class With… series. Marine Research Facility Specialist, Rob King aka The Krill Whisperer took on questions from school students around Australia in this exclusive In Class With… event. With … Continued
Australian Mammal of the Year 2022 Voting
Voting is now underway for Australian Mammal of the Year 2022! Vote early and vote often for your favourite species in the competition’s eight categories: Rollicking Rodents; The Rock Stars; Splish Splash – our Marine Mammals; Delightful Dasyurids; Beloved Burrowers; I’m a … Continued
Shark Bay bandicoot: a pint-sized ecosystem engineer
Fluffy, furry, spikey or sleek? What’s your favourite species? Cosmos magazine is celebrating the amazing diversity of Australian mammals, from antechinus to yellow-footed rock-wallaby, in our first-ever Australian Mammal of the Year poll. Keep an eye on the Cosmos website … Continued
What do astronauts eat?
The challenges of growing plants in space. Learn about the exciting work taking place in Australia’s space agriculture and what it will look like in the future in this resource for R, Year 4, 5, 7 and 8. STEM students. … Continued
Eastern bettong: the ultimate native truffle hunter – Mammal of the Year 2022
Fluffy, furry, spikey or sleek? What’s your favourite species? Cosmos magazine is celebrating the amazing diversity of Australian mammals, from antechinus to yellow-footed rock-wallaby, in our first-ever Australian Mammal of the Year poll. Keep an eye on the Cosmos website … Continued
Dingo: the charismatic and controversial canid
Fluffy, furry, spikey or sleek? What’s your favourite species? Cosmos magazine is celebrating the amazing diversity of Australian mammals, from antechinus to yellow-footed rock-wallaby, in our first-ever Australian Mammal of the Year poll. Keep an eye on the Cosmos website … Continued