Article & Teacher Resource Please login to favourite this article. COSMOS Magazine: W boson spotted in Antarctica Antarctic SciencePhysical Sciences IceCube observatory spots elementary particle needle in a galactic haystack. This resource is for Year 12 Physics students learning about... Years 11-12
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Article & Explainer Please login to favourite this article. EXPLAINER: How does the Sun make such pretty colours at sunsets and sunrises? Earth SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEM How does the Sun make such pretty colours at sunsets and sunrises? — Aisling, age 7. Learn about what makes... Years 1, 3, 5 & 9
Article Please login to favourite this article. Knowing Volcanoes Chemical SciencesEarth SciencesSTEMTechnology The 2019 White Island disaster was a horrific — but growingly rare — tragedy. Professor Jocelyn McPhie explains the volcano... Years 4-6 & 8
Article Please login to favourite this article. 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
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Article Please login to favourite this article. What creates Earth's magnetic field? Earth & Space SciencesEarth SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEM The Earth’s core works like a giant bicycle dynamo in reverse. This article is suitable for Year 4 and 6... Years 4, 6 & 9
Article Please login to favourite this article. 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
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Article Please login to favourite this article. Venus keeps teasing us about life Biological SciencesChemical SciencesPhysical SciencesSpace SciencesSTEM Phosphine gas has been detected in the atmosphere of Venus. This fascinating article is well suited to year 4-12 students... Years 4-6 & 8-12
Article Please login to favourite this article. Predators, prey and moonlight singing Biological SciencesEarth SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEM How phases of the Moon affect native wildlife. Scientists investigate how native animals are impacted by varying levels of light.... Years 3-7
