Article Please login to favourite this article. The big five mass extinctions Biological SciencesChemical SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM Biologists suspect we’re living through the sixth major mass extinction. Earth has witnessed five, when more than 75% of species... Years 4, 6 & 8-10
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STEM Pack & Student Activity Please login to favourite this article. STEM Pack 9: Vaccination Biological SciencesSTEM Students explore the latest STEM careers – the science and the scientists – through videos, research and discussion. The STEM... Years 8-12
Article Please login to favourite this article. Top 10 new marine species of the year Biological SciencesSTEM From Wakanda to the Muppets, tiny squid and boring amphipods, the marine world got a whole bunch of amazing species... Years 3, 5, 7 & 10
Article Please login to favourite this article. Ancient water reservoirs inside Mars Biological SciencesChemical SciencesSpace SciencesSTEM Meteorites tell story of Red Planet’s early history. Use this article to inspire students learning about Earth and Space, Chemical... Years 5-6, 8 & 10
Video & Film & Article Please login to favourite this article. Ancient fish fossil reveals missing link in evolution of hand bones Biological SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM A complete ancient fish fossil with finger-like digits in its fin reveals the evolution of hand bones started before animals... Years 10
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Article Please login to favourite this article. Yes, electric cars are better for the environment Physical SciencesChemical SciencesEarth SciencesEngineeringSTEMTechnology Study confirms electric cars produce fewer emissions. Use this article with students in years 6, 8, 9, and 10 studying... Years 6 & 8-10
Article Please login to favourite this article. COVID-19 will devastate Aboriginal communities if we don’t act now Biological SciencesAboriginal + Torres Strait Islander Histories & CulturesSTEM Existing chronic conditions and overcrowding means a real risk of COVID-19 wreaking havoc in our Aboriginal communities. The questions in... Years 7-10
Article Please login to favourite this article. How do birds dazzle with colour and stay camouflaged? Biological SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEM Researchers unravel the mystery of the colour of birds with Australasian lorikeets. This development in the understanding of bird feather... Years 5, 7 & 9-10
Professional Learning & Article Please login to favourite this article. How to flatten the curve of coronavirus, a mathematician explains Biological SciencesMathematical SciencesSTEM [PLEASE NOTE: The information in this article may since have been updated or refined.] A mathematician explains the science behind social... Years 7-12