Let’s talk about sex. Beetle sex.
23 Nov 2021

Let’s talk about sex. Beetle sex.

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The sex life of the British burying beetle is really pretty disgusting, and Dr Megan Head gets to study it for a living. Find out how this scientist is learning about how animals respond to climate change by studying the … Continued
Turning mirrors into windows using nanotechnology
17 Aug 2021

Turning mirrors into windows using nanotechnology

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By combining materials science, physics and engineering, scientists have designed a new nano material that can reflect or transmit light on demand. This new material has the potential to turn a window into a mirror on demand, control the amount … 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
Building Australia’s Space Industry
29 Mar 2021

Building Australia’s Space Industry

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The Australian Space industry is a colourful and changing industry. It is continually growing, which will provide a bigger Australian presence in space, as well as new and exciting careers. What is going on in the Space industry? Learn about … Continued
A vampire star has been spotted sucking the life from its victim
31 Jan 2020

A vampire star has been spotted sucking the life from its victim

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A white dwarf star in the middle of a feeding frenzy sheds new insight into vampire star systems. Suitable for Earth and Space Sciences delivery for years 7 or 10. Word Count: 424 An artist’s impression of a vampire star … Continued
New clues to the Milky Way’s age
9 Dec 2019

New clues to the Milky Way’s age

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By studying star-quake vibrations, scientists have a new estimate for the age of the Milky Way’s ‘thick disc’. This short easy to read article has obvious links to year 5, 7 and 10 Earth and Space Sciences curriculum, with a … Continued
NYSF 2020 National Science Teachers Summer School Registrations are now open!
18 Nov 2019

NYSF 2020 National Science Teachers Summer School Registrations are now open!

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The National Science Teacher’s Summer School (NSTSS) is a five-day professional development program for experienced and new secondary Science Teachers and Lab Technicians from across Australia.   NYSF 2020 National Science Teachers Summer School Registrations are now open! The National … Continued
Milky Way’s supermassive black hole flings star across the galaxy
18 Nov 2019

Milky Way’s supermassive black hole flings star across the galaxy

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A star has been yeeted by the supermassive black hole at the centre of our galaxy like a drunk ejected by a club bouncer. Suitable for delivery alongside the year 7 or 10 Earth and Space Sciences and year 10 … Continued
Did scientists just detect a black hole eating a neutron star?
21 Aug 2019

Did scientists just detect a black hole eating a neutron star?

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In a world-first, scientists believe they have detected a black hole swallowing a neutron star – an event that happened 8,550 million trillion kilometres from Earth. This fascinating article would be best suited to year 10 students studying Earth and … Continued
Australian astrophysicists detect ancient star-crash
24 Jul 2019

Australian astrophysicists detect ancient star-crash

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A team of scientists have detected a star-crash in space, about 500 million years ago. This article about some impressive technology would be suited to Earth and Space and Physical Sciences for years 7, 8, 9, and 10 as well … Continued