How do you stage A holographic CONCERT?
16 Mar 2022

How do you stage A holographic CONCERT?

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From speeches by long-dead football coaches to concerts from legendary musicians still very much alive, what does it take to create and present a holographic performance? AMANDA YEO nails down the facts. Explore the reflection and refraction of light in … Continued
Curly the curling AI beats humans on the ice
12 Oct 2020

Curly the curling AI beats humans on the ice

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Robot beats humans in that compelling sport on ice. This resource, with contextual forces questions, is best suited to year 7 and 10 Physics students who are learning about unbalanced forces and acceleration and have an interest in sport.   … Continued
Q&A: Eye and AI on the sky
17 Aug 2020

Q&A: Eye and AI on the sky

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Thoughts on what technology does to astronomy. For students who want to find out about what’s going on in astronomy right now, what questions are being asked and which are being answered. This article could be used to inspire year … Continued
Best of: Robotics
17 Jul 2020

Best of: Robotics

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Our best of series, published regularly, collates our favourite and most popular resources for a particular topic. This week: Robotics for year 7, 8, 9, 11, and 12 STEM students. Although robotics is not covered in one discrete science understanding … Continued
Picturing the future of medical imaging
13 Jul 2020

Picturing the future of medical imaging

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Medical imaging is undergoing massive change and according to an expert, that change is moving the industry beyond diagnosis. This article is well suited to students in years 8-12 to highlight the diversity of STEM careers and skills required in … Continued
Did landscapes make land animals smart?
23 Jun 2020

Did landscapes make land animals smart?

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Navigating landscapes for survival could have created bigger brains. This article demonstrates how animals have evolved over time to suit their environment. It shows how technology, alongside an understanding of Physics and Biology, can be used to learn about this … Continued
The Future of Artificial Intelligence
26 Mar 2020

The Future of Artificial Intelligence

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The artificial intelligence future is inevitable, but what it looks like is up to human decisions – we need to make sure we get it right before we roll it out on a larger scale. Discuss the ethics of upcoming … Continued
Parrots do probability
4 Mar 2020

Parrots do probability

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Study finds first evidence of statistical inference beyond great apes. Use this article as a practical application of probability and species adaptations for students in years 5 and 10 studying biological science. Word Count: 718 New Zealand’s smartest bird continues … Continued
Answers With… Dr Catriona Wallace
4 Nov 2019

Answers With… Dr Catriona Wallace

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Dr Catriona Wallace Dr Catriona Wallace is the Founder and Executive Director of Artificial Intelligence FinTech and ASX Listed company Flamingo Ai, provider of Machine Learning based Cognitive Virtual Assistant technologies. Catriona has a PhD in Organisational Behaviour: Human Technology … Continued
Artificial astronomers spot new planets
28 Mar 2019

Artificial astronomers spot new planets

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Topics: Earth and Space Sciences - The Solar System; Big Bang Theory Additional: Careers, Maths, Technology, Engineering Concepts (South Australia): Earth and Space Sciences - Earth in Space Years: 7, 10 Artificial astronomers spot new planets | Cosmos Word Count: … Continued