In Class With… Rob “Krill Whisperer” King
10 Aug 2022

In Class With… Rob “Krill Whisperer” King

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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
What do astronauts eat?
30 Jun 2022

What do astronauts eat?

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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
Model or Monster?
15 Jun 2022

Model or Monster?

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In a two-room laboratory sequestered in a hunkered-down building in Werribee, Victoria, a small but mighty group of baby frogs, some of the last bastions of their embattled species, are patiently waiting to die… In this article Amalyah Hart takes … Continued
The chilly origins of Australia’s egg-laying mammals
6 Apr 2022

The chilly origins of Australia’s egg-laying mammals

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New research sheds light on the origin story of our mysterious monotremes. Learn more about these egg-cellent mammals with this resource. The downloadable resources can be adapted to span multiple years and topics. It is best suited for younger students … Continued
What is the most important thing a scientist needs?
24 Mar 2022

What is the most important thing a scientist needs?

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What is the most important thing a scientist needs? - Lennox, age 6 Use this article to help students learn about the skills required to be a scientist and explore potential careers in science. This resource is best suited to … Continued
Fish built with plastic and heart cells swims for three months
1 Mar 2022

Fish built with plastic and heart cells swims for three months

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Bio-hybrid mechanism regrew muscles, paving way for bio-artificial hearts. A world of biological robots is just a heartbeat away. Artificial muscles based on human heart cells have just powered a swimming ‘fish’ for more than three months. Use this article … 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
Flirting with the enemy: fish using sharks to exfoliate
17 Nov 2021

Flirting with the enemy: fish using sharks to exfoliate

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Rubbing against the sharks’ sandpaper-like skin might remove parasites and skin irritants for bold fish. Learn about this dangerous relationship observed between sharks and fish in this resource for Year 3, 4 and 6 Biology students learning about features of … Continued
How to grow plants on Mars
12 Nov 2021

How to grow plants on Mars

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Researchers find innovative way to improve soils on Mars for the cultivation of future colonising Earthlings. Learn how scientist have combined their understanding of Biology, Chemistry and Earth and Space science to develop a way to grow plants on Mars. … 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