Why is the sky blue?
19 May 2022

Why is the sky blue?

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Why is the sky blue?  It’s a question that only leads to more questions. Use this resource with Year 5 students learning about the behaviour of light, including reflection and refraction. The accompanying interactive student activity is great for introducing … Continued
How do you stage A holographic CONCERT?
16 Mar 2022

How do you stage A holographic CONCERT?

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From speeches by long-dead football coaches to concerts from legendary musicians still very much alive, what does it take to create and present a holographic performance? AMANDA YEO nails down the facts. Explore the reflection and refraction of light in … Continued
Phenomena – Episode 4: Light
4 Sep 2021

Phenomena – Episode 4: Light

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Light illuminates the universe in colour. Through macro photography, the structure of a soap bubble reveals the colours of the rainbow. This film was submitted to the SCINEMA 2021 International Science Film Festival and was selected to feature in our … Continued
How does the Sun make such pretty colours at sunsets and sunrises?
4 Feb 2021

How does the Sun make such pretty colours at sunsets and sunrises?

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How does the Sun make such pretty colours at sunsets and sunrises? — Aisling, age 7. Learn about what makes day and night time, the Earth’s atmosphere and the beautiful colours that we see at sunrise and sunset in this … Continued
Six easy ways to stop light pollution from harming our wildlife
18 Jun 2020

Six easy ways to stop light pollution from harming our wildlife

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Light pollution may be a global problem, but there are small things all of us can do to play our part in reducing the impacts on wildlife. This article demonstrates how a knowledge of light energy and waves can be … Continued
Scientists discover why mantis shrimps’ brains don’t explode
27 Nov 2019

Scientists discover why mantis shrimps’ brains don’t explode

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Mantis shrimp eyes collect a staggering amount of information, feeding into a tiny brain – leaving scientists wondering how they process it all. A short explainer video makes this an accessible resource for years 5 through 10 thinking about specific … Continued
Turning sunlight into syngas
23 Oct 2019

Turning sunlight into syngas

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British researchers report a new benchmark in the field of solar fuels. Use this article to demonstrate some amazing new technology being developed to help save the planet and reduce the amount of carbon being emitted. It would be suited … Continued
Seductive light from the dark side
16 Sep 2019

Seductive light from the dark side

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The promise of power at night flickers for a quarter of the developing world’s population. This incredible new technology could be used as a demonstration of the application of Physical, Chemical and Earth and Space Sciences for years 6, 7, … Continued
A ‘tsunami’ on a silicon chip
22 Jul 2019

A ‘tsunami’ on a silicon chip

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Scientists in Sydney and Singapore create a world first for light waves. Use this article to show students some ground-breaking new technology made possible due to STEM knowledge and understanding. It would work well alongside Chemical and Physical sciences for … Continued
Iridescent camouflage in Nature
30 May 2018

Iridescent camouflage in Nature

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Topics: Biological Sciences - Ecosystems; Genetics Physical Sciences – Energy Additional: Careers Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences - Interdependence and Ecosystems; Diversity and Evolution, Form and Function Physical Sciences – Energy Years: 4, 5, 9, 10 Bumblebees’ confusion over iridescence … Continued