A better way to see molecules
11 Apr 2022

A better way to see molecules

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A new modelling system could make electron microscope pictures easy to understand. This resource is best suited to Year 8, 9 and 10 Chemistry students who are learning about elements, the periodic table and atomic structure. Word Count: 685 The … Continued
What causes the oily film on black tea?
11 Nov 2021

What causes the oily film on black tea?

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Researchers take a closer look at the physics and chemist-tea. Learn about the compound responsible for the oily film on your tea in this resource for Year 8 Chemistry students. Word Count: 399 The oily film that sometimes forms on … Continued
A new world of plasma screens?
21 Jul 2021

A new world of plasma screens?

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The fourth state of matter can make cheap, smart, waste-free screen components. Learn about touchscreen technology, states of matter, compounds and efficiency in this resource for Year 7, 8 and 10 Chemistry, Earth and Space and Physics students. Students have … Continued
Exoplanet atmosphere hints it formed far from star
11 May 2021

Exoplanet atmosphere hints it formed far from star

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Chemical fingerprint of the exoplanet Osiris shows unexpectedly high carbon. Find out how astronomers have used spectroscopy to analyse the chemical composition of the atmosphere of Osiris. This resource is best suited to Chemistry, Earth and Space and Physics students … Continued
Who’s the fool now?
29 Apr 2021

Who’s the fool now?

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Scientists have made fool's gold magnetic, finally making it valuable for future technologies. This resource is best suited to Year 8 and 10 Chemistry and Physics students who are learning about compounds, atomic structure and electrical energy. Word Count: 430 … Continued
Good as bone
24 Feb 2021

Good as bone

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Australian researchers take 3D printing to the next level with material that mimics bone tissue. This resource is best suited to Year 8 Biology and Chemistry students who are learning about cells and compounds. It is an excellent example of … Continued
Is Lithium the energy answer for Australia?
16 Feb 2021

Is Lithium the energy answer for Australia?

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As the demand for renewable-energy technologies skyrockets, so has the global search for their constituent materials, like lithium. Since Australia mines over half the worlds lithium, we have a responsibility to mine it in a sustainable way. In this resource … Continued
Exploring Einsteinium
12 Feb 2021

Exploring Einsteinium

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The first measurements of the synthetic, highly radioactive element have been taken by researchers, but what is Einsteinium? This resource is best suited to Year 8, 9 and 10 Chemistry students who are learning about elements, the periodic table and … Continued
Engineers have built machines to scrub COâ‚‚ from the air.
2 Feb 2021

Engineers have built machines to scrub COâ‚‚ from the air.

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But will it halt climate change? This resource is best suited to Year 8, 9 and 10 Earth and Space and Chemistry students who are learning about CO2 emissions and technological advances that can help reduce levels in the atmosphere. … Continued
Jane Oppenheim and her career in science-based skincare
9 Dec 2020

Jane Oppenheim and her career in science-based skincare

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Researcher Dr Jane Oppenheim was the 2019 Clunies Ross Entrepreneur of the Year. In this article, you will find out about her career in pharmaceuticals and in the podcast, she talks about how science has laid the basis for both … Continued