A better way to see molecules
11 Apr 2022

A better way to see molecules

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A new modelling system could make electron microscope pictures easy to understand. This resource is best suited to Year 8, 9 and 10 Chemistry students who are learning about elements, the periodic table and atomic structure. Word Count: 685 The … 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
Reversible fabric keeps you warm or cool on demand
27 Aug 2021

Reversible fabric keeps you warm or cool on demand

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The fabric with a neat party trick – wear it one way and it keeps you warm, but flip it inside out and it will keep you cool. This resource is best suited to Physics, Chemistry and Biology students in … Continued
Explainer: What is radiometric dating?
12 May 2021

Explainer: What is radiometric dating?

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Dive headfirst into the weird world of dating by radioactive decay. This explainer article details the different methods that we use to date ancient living things, and the science we use to do that. It is best suited to Year … Continued
Exoplanet atmosphere hints it formed far from star
11 May 2021

Exoplanet atmosphere hints it formed far from star

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Chemical fingerprint of the exoplanet Osiris shows unexpectedly high carbon. Find out how astronomers have used spectroscopy to analyse the chemical composition of the atmosphere of Osiris. This resource is best suited to Chemistry, Earth and Space and Physics students … Continued
Cadmium overload
11 Mar 2021

Cadmium overload

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Soil changes mean more toxins in food. This resource is best suited to Year 7, 8 and 10 Biology (food chains), Chemistry (elements) and Earth and Space (the Earth’s resources) students. It also covers some Earth and Space science outcomes … Continued
Learning about Titan’s chemistry
2 Mar 2021

Learning about Titan’s chemistry

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Atomic-force microscopy allows new understanding of Saturn’s moon. This article looks at how researchers are using technology to understand the chemical make-up of Titan. It is best suited to Year 8, 9 and 10 Chemistry students who are learning about … Continued
Exploring Einsteinium
12 Feb 2021

Exploring Einsteinium

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The first measurements of the synthetic, highly radioactive element have been taken by researchers, but what is Einsteinium? This resource is best suited to Year 8, 9 and 10 Chemistry students who are learning about elements, the periodic table and … Continued
Engineers have built machines to scrub CO₂ from the air.
2 Feb 2021

Engineers have built machines to scrub CO₂ 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
A short history of atoms
15 Jan 2021

A short history of atoms

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In the centuries since the discovery of the famously uncuttable atom, scientists and philosophers alike have delved deeply into its form and function. As our powers of observation become increasingly sophisticated, we’ve found there is much yet to learn, as … Continued