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
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
Australia’s first trainee woman astronaut tells us what it takes
8 Oct 2021

Australia’s first trainee woman astronaut tells us what it takes

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Kim Ellis Hayes is currently training to be Australia’s first woman astronaut. Find out what it takes. Learn about the process of becoming an Australian astronaut in this resource for Year 7, 8, 9 and 10 students learning about STEM … Continued
Bridging Gaps: Getting to the STEM career you want
31 Aug 2021

Bridging Gaps: Getting to the STEM career you want

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Not getting the correct grades doesn't have to be a barrier for students. This article case studies three students with alternative paths to their ultimate career. This resource is best suited to senior science students or other students with an … Continued
Meet a Climate Scientist: Matthew England
16 Aug 2021

Meet a Climate Scientist: Matthew England

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Meet Matthew England. As an oceanographer and climate scientist, he is a world-leading expert in the physics of the oceans and their role in climate change. Learn how Physics, Earth Science and Chemistry all come together and are applied by … Continued
Future Now: Repairing the Human Body
25 Jun 2021

Future Now: Repairing the Human Body

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Future Now explores the latest innovations in science – from repairing the human body, to the past and future of dental care. The first episode of Future Now explores how we can repair the human body in incredible ways – like 3D … Continued
Careers in STEM: Andrea Boyd – Space Engineer
16 Jun 2021

Careers in STEM: Andrea Boyd – Space Engineer

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Meet Andrea Boyd, as she talks us through her inspiration for a career in Space Flight control, from her childhood in country Australia and the path she took through engineering to work with the International Space Station as a Flight … Continued
Diversity in engineering with Leeanne Bond
5 May 2021

Diversity in engineering with Leeanne Bond

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Engineer, company director and diversity leader Leeanne Bond talks about breaking down the blokey barriers in the world of engineering. This career profile and podcast directly addresses the importance of women in engineering. Use the accompanying education resource to challenge … Continued
Q&A: Caring for Country
25 Jan 2021

Q&A: Caring for Country

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To honour Australia’s history, from 18 to 26 January, Education – RiAus will be exclusively publishing content by and about First Nations Australians. These resources will look back at our favourite pieces from 2020 and also provide new content and … Continued
Meet our Indigenous researcher: Marlee Hutton
22 Jan 2021

Meet our Indigenous researcher: Marlee Hutton

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To honour Australia’s history, from 18 to 26 January, Education – RiAus will be exclusively publishing content by and about First Nations Australians. These resources will look back at our favourite pieces from 2020 and also provide new content and … Continued