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When the Mattress King met the Queen of Waste
15 Feb 2022

When the Mattress King met the Queen of Waste

by Claire Hughes | posted in: Earth & Space Sciences, Chemical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0
You're likely to have spotted an old mattress slumbering by the roadside, and they're an environmental nightmare. Here are two Australian's with an innovative solution. Learn how old mattresses can be recycled into household benchtops, splashbacks and flooring in this … Continued
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Self-heal like a squid
25 Aug 2020

Self-heal like a squid

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Chemical Sciences, Biological Sciences, STEM In Action | 0
A new material inspired by a natural protein found in squid. This short article is well suited to students in years 5, 8, and 10 to show them how scientific knowledge of materials and species adaptations can be applied to … Continued
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Supercharged bandages improve wound healing
24 Jul 2020

Supercharged bandages improve wound healing

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0
Using a new plasma coating on current wound dressings could promote the healing of chronic wounds and reduce patient suffering. This fascinating technological development could be used with Biology and Chemistry students in years 8, 9, and 10 to demonstrate … Continued
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Shoes that stick and clothes that reveal
3 Jun 2020

Shoes that stick and clothes that reveal

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Physical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0
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
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