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14 Dec 2022

In Class With… Georgia Ward Fear

by Claire Hughes | posted in: In Class With..., Biological Sciences, Careers In STEM, STEM In Action | 0

Get access to the biggest names and brightest minds in STEM with our In Class With… series. Tropical ecologist, reptile biologist and explorer, Dr. Georgia Ward-Fear took on questions from school students around Australia in this exclusive In Class With… event. Answering questions … Continued

10 Aug 2022

In Class With… Rob “Krill Whisperer” King

by Claire Hughes | posted in: In Class With..., Biological Sciences, Earth & Space Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Get access to the biggest names and brightest minds in STEM with our In Class With… series. Marine Research Facility Specialist, Rob King aka The Krill Whisperer took on questions from school students around Australia in this exclusive In Class With… event. With … Continued

15 Jun 2022

Model or Monster?

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

In a two-room laboratory sequestered in a hunkered-down building in Werribee, Victoria, a small but mighty group of baby frogs, some of the last bastions of their embattled species, are patiently waiting to die… In this article Amalyah Hart takes … Continued

30 Mar 2022

Eating bugs: is insect protein the way to a sustainable future?

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

Entomologist and food scientist Skye Blackburn tells us why we should consider adding insects to our diet. This video and article are best suited to Year 7 and 9 Biology students who are learning about food sustainability, food security and … Continued

23 Mar 2022

Promising progress for a cheap and accessible new COVID vaccine

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

American researchers have used long-established technology to create a COVID vaccine that’s easy to make and store; clinical trials are underway. It could be a COVID-vax game-changer for less-wealthy nations. This resource is best suited to Biology students in Years … Continued

30 Jul 2021

What is daydreaming?

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

Parts of the brain show sleep-like activity when your mind wanders. Learn why we daydream and what is happening in the brain in this resource for Year 8 and 9 Biology students. Word Count: 822 Credit: Shutterstock Our attention is … Continued

22 Jul 2021

How to think when you don’t have a brain

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

Even a form of brainless slime mould can make decisions about its next venture. What can it teach humans? Learn how slime mould is able to function without a brain in this resource for Year 8, 9 and 10 Biology … Continued

25 Jun 2021

Future Now: Repairing the Human Body

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

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

24 Jun 2021

How snake fangs evolved to perfectly fit their food

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

We can now predict the prey of a snake by looking at the shape of its fangs. This resource is best suited to Year 10 Biology students learning about evolution. It is an excellent example of how different species evolved … Continued

31 May 2021

What happens in a virology lab?

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

Virology labs help us learn all about viruses – but what goes on behind the pressurised doors? This resource is best suited to Year 8 and 10 Biology students learning about cells, viruses and the people researching them to protect … Continued