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 dieā€¦ In this article Amalyah Hart takes … Continued
Dude! Where’s my flying car?
8 Jun 2021

Dude! Where’s my flying car?

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The Jetsons cartoons gave the boomer generation a vision of seemingly magically powered flying vehicles, delivering George Jetson to his office, wife Jane to the mall (no sexism there) and the children to school. It all seemed to work so … Continued
Prosthetic fin for injured turtles
7 May 2021

Prosthetic fin for injured turtles

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Innovative new prosthetic fin approved for trial on real, threatened turtles. This short article and video show an excellent example of how technology can be used to help nature. It demonstrates to students how problems can be solved using technology … Continued
Explainer: Cryptocurrency
24 Mar 2021

Explainer: Cryptocurrency

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How digital currencies work, and why we should care. This maths and technology resource is for Year 10 STEM students to explain cryptocurrency, including Bitcoin. It describes what it is, the benefits, challenges and the future of the currency. It … Continued
Advanced technology inspired by nature
9 Mar 2021

Advanced technology inspired by nature

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If you know where to look, thereā€™s almost no technological or design problem that nature hasnā€™t solved already. Amalyah Hart dives headfirst into the world of bio-inspiration. This extended article is best suited for Year 4-10 Biology, Chemistry and Physics … Continued
Agriculture in a changing world when itā€™s not business as usual
4 Mar 2021

Agriculture in a changing world when itā€™s not business as usual

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Bushfires, floods, droughts, cyclones, new pests, new diseases and to top it all, COVID-19; thereā€™s no shortage of factors that threaten Aussie agriculture and the three meals a day we sometimes take for granted. This extended article from ATSE is … Continued
Good as bone
24 Feb 2021

Good as bone

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Australian researchers take 3D printing to the next level with material that mimics bone tissue. This resource is best suited to Year 8 Biology and Chemistry students who are learning about cells and compounds. It is an excellent example of … Continued
Power Hiking Backpack
23 Feb 2021

Power Hiking Backpack

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Researchers have developed a backpack that will share the load. This short article describes an innovative new technology that could assist athletes, explorers and disaster rescuers. The resource is best suited to Year 8 and 10 Physics students learning about … Continued
Studying the red planet
22 Feb 2021

Studying the red planet

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As new probes reach Mars, hereā€™s what we know so far from trips to the red planet. This resource covers science outcomes across all sciences from Years 5-10. It may be of particular interest to students learning about the needs … Continued
Engineers have built machines to scrub COā‚‚ from the air.
2 Feb 2021

Engineers have built machines to scrub COā‚‚ from the air.

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But will it halt climate change? This resource is best suited to Year 8, 9 and 10 Earth and Space and Chemistry students who are learning about CO2 emissions and technological advances that can help reduce levels in the atmosphere. … Continued