Explainer: Coral Bleaching
12 May 2022

Explainer: Coral Bleaching

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The science behind coral bleaching events explained. In this article learn what a coral is, the threats of climate change and subsequent coral bleaching. The accompanying teacher resources contain several interactive activities for students’ Years R-9, with a focus on … Continued
Mountains of space junk could carry us to Mars
1 Nov 2021

Mountains of space junk could carry us to Mars

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New project aims to recycle and refine space junk into rocket fuel. Learn how an Australian company is trying to solve the problem of space junk in this resource for Year 5, 7 and 10 Earth and Space students. Word … Continued
How do radio telescopes work?
19 Oct 2021

How do radio telescopes work?

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Astronomers have different ways of watching the universe, including optical telescopes like Hubble and radio telescopes like the SKA. But how do radio telescopes actually work? This animation shows you how both dish and dipole antennae receive radio waves to … Continued
Youth Misinformed
21 Sep 2021

Youth Misinformed

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This film is about the spread of misinformation through the education system and how that affects climate change and solutions. It highlights the lack of connection to our Earth and the way our current education system is not fully supporting … Continued
Technology in Antarctica
20 Sep 2021

Technology in Antarctica

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How does technology enable scientists to learn about Antarctic animals? This extended resource is designed for Year 7 Biology and STEM students who are learning about food chains and the use of technology when studying animals. It covers keystone species, … Continued
A Spacetime Trilogy with Jared Kaplan
11 Sep 2021

A Spacetime Trilogy with Jared Kaplan

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Jared Kaplan, theoretical physicist at John’s Hopkins University, looks to black holes, gravity, and even a dazzle of zebras, to examine profound and whimsical questions about spacetime and our universe. This film series was submitted to the SCINEMA 2021 International … Continued
Aurora Traditions of the First Australians
3 Sep 2021

Aurora Traditions of the First Australians

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The Southern Lights of the Aurora Australis are writ large in the storytelling traditions of Indigenous Australians, write Krystal De Napoli and Duane Hamacher. This article demonstrates real-world applications of magnetism, electrical charge and waves to Physics students, the features … Continued
Antarctic biodiversity is under threat from climate change
19 Aug 2021

Antarctic biodiversity is under threat from climate change

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Antarctic scientists have been monitoring the volume of ice-free areas on the continent and it's bad news for biodiversity. Watch this short video by the Australian Antarctic Program with students in Years 4, 6, 7, 9 and 10 to consider the … Continued
Explore the Antarctic ocean floor
12 Aug 2021

Explore the Antarctic ocean floor

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By analysing algae on the surface of the ocean, scientists have figured out how to model and predict biodiversity on the Antarctic seafloor. In this video, hear from PhD candidate Jan Jansen about how the modelling process works, and check … Continued
A life changing protein
11 Aug 2021

A life changing protein

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As climate change affects agricultural crops, research into increasing the rates of photosynthesis could help to feed an ever-growing world population. This article and short video tell us about the science behind agriculture and how scientists are ensuring we have … Continued