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

When the Mattress King met the Queen of Waste

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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
Self-heal like a squid
25 Aug 2020

Self-heal like a squid

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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
Supercharged bandages improve wound healing
24 Jul 2020

Supercharged bandages improve wound healing

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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
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