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
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
Phenomena – Episode 5: Electricity
10 Sep 2021

Phenomena – Episode 5: Electricity

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The universe is infused with electricity. An electric current burns across a wood surface creating incredible Lichtenberg figures. This film was submitted to the SCINEMA 2021 International Science Film Festival and was selected to feature in our Australian, Experimental and … Continued
Aurora Traditions of the First Australians
3 Sep 2021

Aurora Traditions of the First Australians

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The Southern Lights of the Aurora Australis are writ large in the storytelling traditions of Indigenous Australians, write Krystal De Napoli and Duane Hamacher. This article demonstrates real-world applications of magnetism, electrical charge and waves to Physics students, the features … Continued
A Touching Display
15 Jan 2021

A Touching Display

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Today’s interactive screens may seem like magic, but as Lee Constable explains, the tech is decades old and based on surprisingly simple principles. Discuss the application of Physics and Chemistry understanding in a real-life context that students will definitely be … Continued
What Colours Can You Hear?
15 Jan 2021

What Colours Can You Hear?

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Stephen Fleischfresser talks with the world’s first legally recognised cyborg, Neil Harbisson, about how he experiences the world. The article explains how Neil Harbisson found a connection between colour and other frequencies – like sound. His antenna allows him to … Continued
How does electricity work?
11 Dec 2020

How does electricity work?

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How does electricity work? - Edie, age 5 This article and short video are designed for lower primary students who are exploring their world and asking questions. It does not directly relate to the curriculum for students of that age … Continued
What creates Earth’s magnetic field?
26 Oct 2020

What creates Earth’s magnetic field?

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The Earth's core works like a giant bicycle dynamo in reverse. This article is suitable for Year 4 and 6 Physics students learning about magnetism, electrical current or forces. It is also suitable for Year 9 Earth and Space students … Continued
Power walking with a wind turbine
25 Sep 2020

Power walking with a wind turbine

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Nanogenerator is like a tiny personal wind turbine. Learn about a newly developed way to generate electricity that could be used to power phones sustainably. This article is suitable for Earth and Space and Physics students in years 6, 7, … Continued
Plug it into the wall
13 Aug 2020

Plug it into the wall

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Chemists create ‘smart bricks’ for energy storage. This short article is suitable for year 8 and 10 chemistry and physics students. It demonstrates the importance of an understanding of energy storage and chemical properties in the development of technologies that … Continued