Science of Sci-Fi
6 Dec 2021

Science of Sci-Fi

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We all suspend a certain amount of disbelief when we immerse ourselves in a blockbuster movie. But for a geek like astrophysicist Alan Duffy, it’s particularly annoying how the elegance and beauty of physics is routinely spurned by Hollywood filmmakers … Continued
Renewable Energy
29 Nov 2021

Renewable Energy

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We don’t have to be tied to dirty coal-fired power stations for our energy needs. We have real options, explains Sarah Keenihan. This excellent explainer article talks about the different forms of renewable energy and the impact they have on … Continued
How do fingers snap?
22 Nov 2021

How do fingers snap?

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It’s friction – and surprisingly fast motion that allows us to snap our fingers. Use this explainer resource to investigate how we can snap our fingers in this resource for Year 4, 7 and 8 students studying forces and energy … Continued
STELR Career Profiles in STEM – Marine Renewable Engineer
18 Nov 2021

STELR Career Profiles in STEM – Marine Renewable Engineer

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Claire Legrand works as a Marine Renewable Engineer for Black & Veatch. She specialises in marine renewable energy resources such as tidal and wave power. Highlight some lesser-known careers in STEM in this series to inspire students. Increasing awareness of … Continued
Why does cold air go down and hot air go up?
16 Nov 2021

Why does cold air go down and hot air go up?

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Does cold air go down because the earth’s core is made out of magma and does hot air go up because it’s cold out in space – and does the circle repeat? - Neo, age 10 Learn about heat energy, … Continued
Maths Delivers: Car Braking Distances
9 Nov 2021

Maths Delivers: Car Braking Distances

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Find out how to calculate car braking distances and the difference just 5 kph can make. This explainer video is well suited to Physics students in Year 7 learning about forces and Year 8 learning about energy. Video Length: 4:42 … Continued
A science poet’s guide to the galaxy
8 Nov 2021

A science poet’s guide to the galaxy

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Photons, physics and the power of performance: science poet, Rachel Rayner tells us how to communicate complex concepts. Learn about the importance of science communication, and how it can be used to translate complex physics concepts in this resource. Find … Continued
In Class With… Dr Alan Finkel
4 Nov 2021

In Class With… Dr Alan Finkel

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Get access to the biggest STEM names and brightest minds with our In Class With… series. Renewable energy powerhouse Dr Alan Finkel took on questions from school students around Australia in this exclusive In Class With… event. With questions submitted by … Continued
Explainer: Standard Model of Particle Physics
2 Nov 2021

Explainer: Standard Model of Particle Physics

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The standard model helps scientists describe the universe, but it’s not perfect. Use this explainer with Physics and Chemistry students to help them understand the particles and forces that make up everything we know. Word Count / Video Length: 1076 … Continued
STELR Career Profiles in STEM – Architect
28 Oct 2021

STELR Career Profiles in STEM – Architect

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Kate Douglas is a senior architect for Outlines Landscape Architecture in Melbourne. Her experience has been in design-focused architectural practices where the detail is as important as the spirit behind the very first concept. She is particularly interested in public … Continued