Australians are helping scientists get vital data this spring. Here’s how.
26 Oct 2022

Australians are helping scientists get vital data this spring. Here’s how.

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Using smartphone and web-based apps, the public are spotting the country’s rarely seen animals. This interesting article outlines projects and resources that allow you to get hands on with scientific research this Spring. Citizen science projects actively involve citizens in … Continued
Get ready now for the 2022 Great Southern BioBlitz!
18 Oct 2022

Get ready now for the 2022 Great Southern BioBlitz!

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Citizen science is raising awareness about biodiversity on 28-31 October 2022. The 'Great Southern BioBlitz', or 'GSB' for short, is an international period of intense biological surveying to record all the living species within several designated areas across the Southern … Continued
Get involved in scientific research with citizen science!
15 Sep 2022

Get involved in scientific research with citizen science!

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Why is citizen science so important and how can you find the right project for you? This interesting article outlines various citizen science projects and resources that allow you to get involved with hands on scientific research. Citizen science projects … Continued
Day of AI Australia
23 Jun 2022

Day of AI Australia

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer the stuff of science fiction books and movies. It’s already here and it’s a growing part of our everyday lives. There are so many simple things we do each day that involve AI. Sometimes … Continued
A science poet’s guide to the galaxy
8 Nov 2021

A science poet’s guide to the galaxy

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Photons, physics and the power of performance: science poet, Rachel Rayner tells us how to communicate complex concepts. Learn about the importance of science communication, and how it can be used to translate complex physics concepts in this resource. Find … Continued
Amazing Australian scientists and students recognised with Eureka Prizes
8 Oct 2021

Amazing Australian scientists and students recognised with Eureka Prizes

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National science awards honour school students' science communication talent and innovation and leadership of researchers. Find out about some of the most innovative and exciting scientists in Australia who were awarded a Eureka Prize. Word Count: 340 The Eureka Prizes … Continued
Would you like an AI teacher?
3 Aug 2021

Would you like an AI teacher?

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AI teachers are a student choice This interesting resource emphasises the role of students in science. They will be shown why scientists need the opinions of students to help research AI in the classroom. Students can conduct the survey to … Continued
Seeing science differently
29 Jul 2021

Seeing science differently

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We spoke to David Attenborough producer and Multi-award winner Dr Chadden Hunter to find out why science films are so important. Find out how Chadden Hunter makes his incredible science films, what inspires him, what skills he uses and why … Continued
Nate Byrne: What did you want to be when you grew up?
27 Jul 2021

Nate Byrne: What did you want to be when you grew up?

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Elite athlete? Actor? Astronaut? It’s pretty rare to find someone actually living their childhood dream. Cue: Nate Byrne, ABC Breakfast News weather presenter. What does a weather presenter do, is it really a Science qualified job, and what are the … Continued
It’s not lack of confidence that’s holding back women in STEM
26 Mar 2021

It’s not lack of confidence that’s holding back women in STEM

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We need to find out what's causing the gender gap so we can close it. Recent research into closing the gender gap in STEM counters the assumption that women lack confidence. Word Count: 879 Credit: Shutterstock Science, technology, engineering and … Continued