Future Careers
4 Oct 2022

Future Careers

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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
School of rocks
14 Jun 2022

School of rocks

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How are we here? Why is the Earth the way it is? The way life arose in our solar system remains a fascinating mystery. Beset but not daunted by kangaroo scat, this astrogeologist – an alumna of NASA’s Astrobiology Institute … Continued
KRILL SEEKERS: HOW NUYINA IS REVOLUTIONISING ANTARCTIC RESEARCH
9 Jun 2022

KRILL SEEKERS: HOW NUYINA IS REVOLUTIONISING ANTARCTIC RESEARCH

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Scientists and engineers at AAD have designed and built equipment that has revolutionised not only the capture of live Antarctic krill in the Southern Ocean, but also world-leading research in a krill aquarium. The project has been more than a … Continued
How Deadly Science is changing the lives of Aboriginal students
27 May 2022

How Deadly Science is changing the lives of Aboriginal students

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The theme of this year’s National Reconciliation Week – which runs from 27 May to 3 June, with events around the country – is “Be Brave. Make Change.” That brings with it an opportunity to explore the role that science, … Continued
Why is the sky blue?
19 May 2022

Why is the sky blue?

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Why is the sky blue?  It’s a question that only leads to more questions. Use this resource with Year 5 students learning about the behaviour of light, including reflection and refraction. The accompanying interactive student activity is great for introducing … Continued
A catalogue of 25 “hot Jupiter” exoplanets
13 May 2022

A catalogue of 25 “hot Jupiter” exoplanets

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Astronomers are counting and analysing the planets beyond our Solar System – and their atmospheres. An exoplanet is a planet outside of our Solar System. While the first possible exoplanet observation was recorded in 1917, the existence of exoplanets was … Continued
Genetic discovery may help scientists reverse hearing loss
5 May 2022

Genetic discovery may help scientists reverse hearing loss

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Listen up: study in mouse model provides insight into the development of crucial sensory hair cells. This resource can be used with Yr 10 Biology students studying Genetics. It is best suited to Senior Biology students learning about the benefits … Continued
Got a new UV torch? Here are some things to shine it on
4 May 2022

Got a new UV torch? Here are some things to shine it on

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The UV torches that come with RATs could prompt some fun discoveries. This article has a simplified explanation of how UV light works and describes some interesting uses of UV light. It is suitable as an introduction to reflection for … Continued
SHIP OF FIRSTS
1 Apr 2022

SHIP OF FIRSTS

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Australia’s icebreaker RSV Nuyina has risen to the challenges of its first Antarctic voyage, notching up an impressive list of firsts. During the 39 day voyage over 13,000 kilometres to Davis and Casey research stations, Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) personnel conducted a … Continued
How to build a galaxy
25 Mar 2022

How to build a galaxy

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Researchers construct a time-resolved picture of the formation history of the Milky Way. This captivating article could be used alongside Earth and Space and Physical Sciences for years 5, 7, and 10 as well as Senior Sciences. Interactive class activity … Continued