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  • A better way to see molecules
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    A better way to see molecules

    Chemical SciencesSTEM

    A new modelling system could make electron microscope pictures easy to understand. This resource is best suited to Year 8,...

    Years 8-10
  • COSMOS Magazine: What causes the oily film on black tea?
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    COSMOS Magazine: What causes the oily film on black tea?

    Chemical SciencesSTEM

    Researchers take a closer look at the physics and chemist-tea. Learn about the compound responsible for the oily film on...

    Years 8
  • A new world of plasma screens?
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    A new world of plasma screens?

    Chemical SciencesEarth SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEMSTEM in ActionSustainability

    The fourth state of matter can make cheap, smart, waste-free screen components. Learn about touchscreen technology, states of matter, compounds...

    Years 7-8 & 10
  • Exoplanet atmosphere hints it formed far from star
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    Exoplanet atmosphere hints it formed far from star

    Chemical SciencesPhysical SciencesSpace SciencesSTEM

    Chemical fingerprint of the exoplanet Osiris shows unexpectedly high carbon. Find out how astronomers have used spectroscopy to analyse the...

    Years 8-12
  • Who’s the fool now?
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    Who’s the fool now?

    Chemical SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEM

    Scientists have made fool’s gold magnetic, finally making it valuable for future technologies. This resource is best suited to Year...

    Years 8 & 10
  • Good as bone
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    Good as bone

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesHealth & Medical SciencesSTEM in Action

    Australian researchers take 3D printing to the next level with material that mimics bone tissue. This resource is best suited...

    Years 8
  • Exploring Einsteinium
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    Exploring Einsteinium

    Chemical SciencesSTEM

    The first measurements of the synthetic, highly radioactive element have been taken by researchers, but what is Einsteinium? This resource...

    Years 8-10
  • Engineers have built machines to scrub CO₂ from the air.
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    Engineers have built machines to scrub CO₂ from the air.

    Chemical SciencesEarth SciencesSTEMTechnology

    But will it halt climate change? This resource is best suited to Year 8, 9 and 10 Earth and Space...

    Years 8-10
  • Jane Oppenheim and her career in science-based skincare
    Article, Career Profile & Podcast

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    Jane Oppenheim and her career in science-based skincare

    Biological SciencesCareers in STEMChemical SciencesSTEM

    Researcher Dr Jane Oppenheim was the 2019 Clunies Ross Entrepreneur of the Year. In this article, you will find out...

    Years 8-10
  • Keep cool like a camel
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    Keep cool like a camel

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesSTEMTechnology

    The two-layer thing may work for technology too. This fascinating article shows an efficient cooling technology that combines chemistry with...

    Years 6-8
  • Glycine and dark chemistry in a lab as cold as space
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    Glycine and dark chemistry in a lab as cold as space

    Chemical SciencesSpace SciencesSTEM

    Making glycine without UV opens world of possibilities.   This interesting article describes a new discovery of glycine forming without...

    Years 8-10
  • Shining a light on wine fraud
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    Shining a light on wine fraud

    Chemical SciencesSTEM

    New technique looks for fingerprints to prove origin. This short article tells of a new chemistry technique used to detect...

    Years 8-10

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