How does 3D printing work?
10 Dec 2021

How does 3D printing work?

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Additive manufacturing has extended past manufacturing and into prototyping, fashion and even medicine. Learn about the different 3D printing devices and the pros and cons of each. This resource is best suited to Year 8 and 10 Chemistry students looking … Continued
Future Now: Repairing the Human Body
25 Jun 2021

Future Now: Repairing the Human Body

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Future Now explores the latest innovations in science – from repairing the human body, to the past and future of dental care. The first episode of Future Now explores how we can repair the human body in incredible ways – like 3D … Continued
Prosthetic fin for injured turtles
7 May 2021

Prosthetic fin for injured turtles

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Innovative new prosthetic fin approved for trial on real, threatened turtles. This short article and video show an excellent example of how technology can be used to help nature. It demonstrates to students how problems can be solved using technology … Continued
Good as bone
24 Feb 2021

Good as bone

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Australian researchers take 3D printing to the next level with material that mimics bone tissue. This resource is best suited to Year 8 Biology and Chemistry students who are learning about cells and compounds. It is an excellent example of … Continued
A catalyst for faster, cheaper biodiesel
11 Nov 2020

A catalyst for faster, cheaper biodiesel

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New system can work with low-grade feedstock. This interesting article details an invention to use biodiesels through an innovative chemical process. It is suitable for Year 7, 8, 9, and 10 Chemisty, Physics and Earth and Science students learning about … Continued
The complex choices of animals
28 May 2020

The complex choices of animals

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3D technology meets behavioural research. This resource demonstrates how technology can be used in scientific studies of nature to ensure consistency and fair tests. It is suited to biology students studying features, adaptations or evolution in years 3, 5, or … Continued
Fishy robot outswims the school
19 Sep 2019

Fishy robot outswims the school

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Researchers build a fake fish that proves mighty fine at fin-flapping. Use this article about a technological development as an example of biomimicry being used by engineers to improve systems. It would be suited to students in years 4, 5, … Continued
A new approach to 3D printing human organs
9 Sep 2019

A new approach to 3D printing human organs

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Adding blood vessels overcomes important limitations. This article could be used to discuss ground-breaking technology, in context, with students in year 8, 9, and 10 studying Biological or Chemical Sciences. Word Count: 565 Live (green)/dead (red) stains of densely cellular … Continued
Looking to improve aeroplanes, computer designs bird wing
29 Jul 2019

Looking to improve aeroplanes, computer designs bird wing

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Using big data and supercomputing results in potentially much more efficient aircraft components. This intriguing article could be used to discuss biomimicry with students as well as provide them with a practical application of technologies dependence on scientific understanding. It … Continued
From 3D printing to bioplastic, seaweed just keeps on giving
23 May 2019

From 3D printing to bioplastic, seaweed just keeps on giving

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Topics: Biological Sciences - Ecosystems, Cells, Lifecycles, Living Things Chemical Sciences - Atoms, Solids/ Liquids/ Gases Earth and Space Sciences - Renewable/non-renewable resources Physical Sciences - Energy Additional: Careers, Technology Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences - Interdependence and Ecosystems, Diversity … Continued