Dr Jaci Brown tells us what you can do with a career in maths
25 Aug 2021

Dr Jaci Brown tells us what you can do with a career in maths

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Meet mathematician and Senior Research Scientist in the Agriculture and Food Division of CSIRO, Dr Jaci Brown. In this short video, Dr Jaci Brown talks about her career pathway in maths and how she carved out a role working in … Continued
Sugar ants love pee, and it might reduce greenhouse gas emissions
11 Feb 2020

Sugar ants love pee, and it might reduce greenhouse gas emissions

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Pee-loving ants that chomp down on urea could help prevent nitrous oxide release into the atmosphere. An interesting new way to look at Carbon Capture for year 10 Earth and Space Sciences, as well as relevant to the year 6, … Continued
If we want to control greenhouse gases then we need to think ‘blue carbon’
7 Feb 2020

If we want to control greenhouse gases then we need to think ‘blue carbon’

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Blue carbon ecosystems like seagrass and mangroves are a heavyweight in capturing carbon, but we’re losing them quickly. This interesting article explains carbon capture in action to students in year 10 studying Earth and Space Sciences or Senior Secondary Earth … Continued
If we keep heading the way we’re going, the platypus is in big trouble
6 Feb 2020

If we keep heading the way we’re going, the platypus is in big trouble

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Development and drought are pushing the platypus, like many other native Australian species, on the path to extinction. Suitable for years 5, 6, 7, 9 and 10 for Biological Sciences study, or year 10 Earth and Space Sciences. Word Count: … Continued
Lizard evolution highlights power of climate change
14 Nov 2019

Lizard evolution highlights power of climate change

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The fragmentation of lizard populations millions of years ago could spell trouble with continued climate change. A new way of looking at the impact humans have on species from a Global Systems angle, suitable for delivery alongside the Earth and … Continued
Jane Goodall on Chimpanzees
28 Jun 2019

Jane Goodall on Chimpanzees

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Chimpanzee expert and conservationist Jane Goodall talks about introducing the world to chimpanzees and their personalities, as well as her experiences with bully chimps. From the most surprising and shocking thing she’s learnt in her time alongside these amazing animals, to our … Continued
In Class With… Jane Goodall
7 Jun 2019

In Class With… Jane Goodall

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Get access to the biggest STEM names and brightest minds with our In Class With... series. Topics: Biological Sciences -  Ecosystems; Genetics; Lifecycles; Living Things Chemical Sciences - Mixtures and Separations; Chemical Reactions Earth and Space Sciences - Renewable/Non-Renewable Resources; … Continued
Renewable energy for industry is no sweat with new system
20 Mar 2019

Renewable energy for industry is no sweat with new system

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Scientists have developed a new system that makes using renewable energy for industry more viable. This article explains why this has been difficult previously and is suitable for use with Year 7 or 10 Earth and Space Science students. Word … Continued
Air pollution killing almost nine million a year
13 Mar 2019

Air pollution killing almost nine million a year

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Topics: Earth and Space Sciences - The Changing Earth Additional: Careers, Maths, Technology Concepts (South Australia): Earth and Space Sciences - The Earth's Surface Years: 10 Air pollution killing almost nine million a year | Cosmos Word Count: 386 Deaths … Continued
In Class With… Monica Gagliano
13 Mar 2019

In Class With… Monica Gagliano

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Get access to the biggest STEM names and brightest minds with our In Class With... series. Topics: Biological Sciences -  Ecosystems; Cells; Living Things Earth and Space Sciences - The Changing Earth Additional: Careers, Maths, Technology, Engineering Concepts (South Australia): … Continued