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  • 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
  • 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
  • Superconductor happy at room temperature
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    Superconductor happy at room temperature

    Chemical SciencesEngineeringMathematical SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEMTechnology

    Physics first achieved under great pressure. This stimulating article shows early research into a superconductor that is efficient at a...

    Years 8-10
  • A catalyst for faster, cheaper biodiesel
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    A catalyst for faster, cheaper biodiesel

    Chemical SciencesEarth SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEMTechnology

    New system can work with low-grade feedstock. This interesting article details an invention to use biodiesels through an innovative chemical...

    Years 7-10
  • Rain really can move mountains
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    Rain really can move mountains

    Chemical SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM

    Himalayan study describes dramatic impact of erosion. This article is suitable for year 7, 8 and 9 Earth and Space...

    Years 7-9
  • Please explain: Why is NASA returning to the Moon?
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    Please explain: Why is NASA returning to the Moon?

    Earth & Space SciencesSpace SciencesSTEM

    Associate Professor Craig O’Neill, of Macquarie University’s Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, explains the interconnected reasons behind the renewed...

    Years 7-10
  • It’s confirmed. There is water on the Moon
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    It’s confirmed. There is water on the Moon

    Chemical SciencesPhysical SciencesSpace SciencesSTEMTechnology

    Flying telescope detects unique spectral signature. This exciting article and resource are best suited to Year 5, 7, 8, 9,...

    Years 7-8 & 10
  • Honey Goes With The Flow
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    Honey Goes With The Flow

    Chemical SciencesPhysical Sciences

    Honey coatings reverse the rules of viscosity. This resource is suitable for Year 7 and 8 Chemistry and Physics students...

    Years 7-8
  • Elements of surprise in new star study
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    Elements of surprise in new star study

    Chemical SciencesSpace SciencesSTEM

    Carbon discovery has implications across astrophysics. This article is suitable for Year 8, 9, and 10 Chemistry and Earth and...

    Years 8-12
  • The moon is rusting – and Earth is the reason why
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    The moon is rusting – and Earth is the reason why

    Chemical SciencesSpace SciencesSTEM

    Iron oxide shouldn’t form on the moon, and yet it does – and Earth’s oxygen may be to blame. This...

    Years 5-10
  • Plug it into the wall
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    Plug it into the wall

    Chemical SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEMTechnology

    Chemists create ‘smart bricks’ for energy storage. This short article is suitable for year 8 and 10 chemistry and physics...

    Years 8 & 10

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