How do fingers snap?
22 Nov 2021

How do fingers snap?

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It’s friction – and surprisingly fast motion that allows us to snap our fingers. Use this explainer resource to investigate how we can snap our fingers in this resource for Year 4, 7 and 8 students studying forces and energy … Continued
How evolution engineered nature’s underwater acrobats
28 May 2021

How evolution engineered nature’s underwater acrobats

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Swim like a sea lion, splash like a seal. This fascinating article discusses how biology and engineering have come together to learn about the evolution of seals. It is best suited to students in Years 4, 5, 7 and 10 … Continued
Where do meteorites come from?
27 May 2021

Where do meteorites come from?

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We tracked hundreds of fireballs streaking through the sky to find out where meteorites started their journey. This resource is best suited to students in Years 5, 7 and 10 who are learning about the Solar System, space exploration, forces … Continued
Blood droplets travel in all directions in crime scenes
20 May 2021

Blood droplets travel in all directions in crime scenes

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New analysis examines the physics of blood from close-range gunshot wounds. This resource is best suited to students in Years 7, 8 and 9 who are learning about forces and particles. The article shows an application of Physics and Chemistry … Continued
The right shoes help athletes run faster
14 May 2021

The right shoes help athletes run faster

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New shoe technology can drop marathon times by 2 minutes. Learn how STEM can help athletes in this resource for Year 7-10 students. The article describes how researchers have investigated the technology in running shoes to understand why athletes are … Continued
Hold on, that’s why we have fingerprints
1 Mar 2021

Hold on, that’s why we have fingerprints

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Researchers explore the ridges of our fingerprints, wet and dry. This resource is best suited to Year 4 Physics students who are learning about friction and Year 5 Biology students learning about specific adaptations. Word Count: 400 Credit: John M … Continued
Snakey sine waves
17 Feb 2021

Snakey sine waves

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The physics of sidewinder snake movement. This article is best suited to Year 9 Physics students to combine an understanding of Physics and Biology. It looks at how specific snakes have adaptations that allow them to move in the motion … Continued
So, why a cone-shaped meteorite?
7 Dec 2020

So, why a cone-shaped meteorite?

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It’s just the physics of flight, mathematicians suggest. This short article discusses why a meteorite is often cone-shaped by looking at how the forces and energy they experience shape them. It is suitable for Year 7, 8 and 10 Physics … Continued
This Show Is NOT Rubbish – Ep8: Crafty Hover
8 Jul 2020

This Show Is NOT Rubbish – Ep8: Crafty Hover

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The Trash Can Man is on a mission to turn TRASH into (scientific) TREASURE! Hidden inside every pile of refuse and rejectamenta are a billion different possibilities... In this episode The Trash Can Man combines three trashy things to create … Continued
Shoes that stick and clothes that reveal
3 Jun 2020

Shoes that stick and clothes that reveal

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That may sound bad, but it actually isn’t. Discover how an understanding of Physics concepts such as friction, pressure and electricity can be applied in clothing and material design. The resource as a whole would be well suited to senior … Continued