The science of the sausage sizzle
25 May 2022

The science of the sausage sizzle

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What’s actually in the sausage and bread you buy? And are there scientifically safer ways to cook it? Apply students' knowledge of living things and chemical reactions in this resource (including an experiment) about food science. It is best suited … Continued
Message in a bottle
10 Mar 2022

Message in a bottle

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Messenger RNA technology, so long in the wings, has leapt from understudy to main act. Its deceptively simple technology has potential well beyond our current COVID predicament. This topical article could be used with students in years 8 to 12 … Continued
How does carbon capture and storage work?
24 Feb 2022

How does carbon capture and storage work?

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One approach to the control of carbon emissions is carbon capture. This excellent explainer article discusses the different forms of renewable energy and the impact they have on both individuals lives and the world. The easy-to-understand terminology makes this ideal … Continued
How to make ice levitate
22 Feb 2022

How to make ice levitate

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Three-phase Leidenfrost effect opens new understanding of heat transfer. This resource is best suited to Year 8 and 10 Physics students looking for applications of learning methods for describing energy transfers and transformations. Also Year 8 and 10 Chemistry students … Continued
D.I.Y Science – Make your own Rocket
13 Aug 2021

D.I.Y Science – Make your own Rocket

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The D.I.Y. Science series contains some of our favourite experiments for kids to try at home. They are designed to help school teachers and carers inspire a child’s curiosity in science. It's time to get hands-on. This episode shows students … Continued
A life changing protein
11 Aug 2021

A life changing protein

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As climate change affects agricultural crops, research into increasing the rates of photosynthesis could help to feed an ever-growing world population. This article and short video tell us about the science behind agriculture and how scientists are ensuring we have … Continued
Catalysts can change the world
23 Jun 2021

Catalysts can change the world

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It is possible to step towards a sustainable world – you just have to be clever with the chemistry, says PM Innovation Prizewinner Professor Thomas Maschmeyer. This resource is best suited to Year 10 Chemistry and Physics students learning about … Continued
How animal life started on Earth
18 Jun 2021

How animal life started on Earth

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Researchers in Australia have solved the mystery of how animal life first appeared on Earth. This clip not only explains how ecosystems can change, and how animal life began on Earth but also highlights careers for anyone with an interest … Continued
The Chemistry of Soap
7 Jun 2021

The Chemistry of Soap

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A few minor cosmetic tweaks aside, the basic recipe for soap has endured for millennia. Jacinta Bowler looks at its literal love-hate relationship with water, its potency against a planet-busting virus, and why any attempts to improve upon it just … Continued
Glowing, colour-changing polymer
21 May 2021

Glowing, colour-changing polymer

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Scientists design a polymer that changes colour depending on its length. Explore applications of manufacturing molecules with senior Chemistry students (Unit 4). The resource can also be used with Year 9 Physics students learning about light emissions and waves. Word … Continued