australia science news Archives - Education

10 Mar 2022

Message in a bottle

by Claire Hughes | posted in: Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Messenger RNA technology, so long in the wings, has leapt from understudy to main act. Its deceptively simple technology has potential well beyond our current COVID predicament. This topical article could be used with students in years 8 to 12 … Continued

29 Mar 2021

Building Australia’s Space Industry

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Earth & Space Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

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

21 Oct 2020

Electronic skin that behaves like skin

by Deborah Devis | posted in: Biological Sciences, Careers In STEM, STEM In Action | 0

New device mimics body’s feedback response This article is suitable for Yr 9 and 10 biology students learning about the artificial skin and the role of engineering in biotechnology. Word Count: 906 A concept image of electronic skin that … Continued

22 Sep 2020

To get big, grow slow

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Biological Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Whale shark females overtake the males to become the world's largest fish. This article is well suited to Biology students in years 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 10 who are learning about the lifecycle, adaptations and classification of native … Continued

27 Feb 2020

A vaccine against the virus that causes COVID-19 just took a huge step forward

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

[PLEASE NOTE: The information in this article may since have been updated or refined.] An Australian team of researchers have developed a target for a vaccine against the COVID-19 coronavirus. This topical article could be used with students in years 8 … Continued