How to build a galaxy
25 Mar 2022

How to build a galaxy

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Researchers construct a time-resolved picture of the formation history of the Milky Way. This captivating article could be used alongside Earth and Space and Physical Sciences for years 5, 7, and 10 as well as Senior Sciences. Interactive class activity … Continued
Science of Sci-Fi
6 Dec 2021

Science of Sci-Fi

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We all suspend a certain amount of disbelief when we immerse ourselves in a blockbuster movie. But for a geek like astrophysicist Alan Duffy, it’s particularly annoying how the elegance and beauty of physics is routinely spurned by Hollywood filmmakers … Continued
Phenomena – Episode 7: Gravity
19 Sep 2021

Phenomena – Episode 7: Gravity

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Gravity and matter are inseparable. This connection is visualised through a simulation of the orbital motion of solar systems and the spiral dance of galaxies. This film was submitted to the SCINEMA 2021 International Science Film Festival and was selected … Continued
A Spacetime Trilogy with Jared Kaplan
11 Sep 2021

A Spacetime Trilogy with Jared Kaplan

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Jared Kaplan, theoretical physicist at John’s Hopkins University, looks to black holes, gravity, and even a dazzle of zebras, to examine profound and whimsical questions about spacetime and our universe. This film series was submitted to the SCINEMA 2021 International … 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
Why are stars, planets and moons round?
9 Aug 2021

Why are stars, planets and moons round?

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Why the planets, stars and moons are all round (when) other large and small objects such as asteroids and meteorites are irregular shapes? Explore the shape and scale of bodies in our solar system in this article and fun hands-on … Continued
Electronic mouth guards in AFL aid science
5 Aug 2021

Electronic mouth guards in AFL aid science

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Clubs that use the wearable technology aid sport science data collection. Learn how everyday technology can help our understanding of the body and injuries in this resource for Year 7, 8, 9 and 10 Biology, Physics and STEM students. Word … Continued
Cleaning up our space junkyard
28 Jul 2021

Cleaning up our space junkyard

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For the past 60 years we’ve been littering in space, and scientists are warning it’s about time we did something about it before disaster strikes. This article draws attention to the ever-increasing issue of space junk and details some proposed … Continued
The right shoes help athletes run faster
14 May 2021

The right shoes help athletes run faster

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New shoe technology can drop marathon times by 2 minutes. Learn how STEM can help athletes in this resource for Year 7-10 students. The article describes how researchers have investigated the technology in running shoes to understand why athletes are … Continued
Ten things to take on your next trip to space
30 Apr 2021

Ten things to take on your next trip to space

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What do you need to make life aboard the ISS bearable – even pleasant? Learn how scientists are applying their understanding of Earth and Space, Physics and Biology to plan each trip to space in this resource for Year 5, … Continued