Jane Oppenheim and her career in science-based skincare
9 Dec 2020

Jane Oppenheim and her career in science-based skincare

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Researcher Dr Jane Oppenheim was the 2019 Clunies Ross Entrepreneur of the Year. In this article, you will find out about her career in pharmaceuticals and in the podcast, she talks about how science has laid the basis for both … Continued
Keep cool like a camel
30 Nov 2020

Keep cool like a camel

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The two-layer thing may work for technology too. This fascinating article shows an efficient cooling technology that combines chemistry with the biology of camels in the desert. It is suitable for Year 6 Biology students learning about how camels survive … Continued
Glycine and dark chemistry in a lab as cold as space
25 Nov 2020

Glycine and dark chemistry in a lab as cold as space

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Making glycine without UV opens world of possibilities.   This interesting article describes a new discovery of glycine forming without UV light, which could hint to how it forms in space. It is suitable for Year 8, 9 and 10 … Continued
Shining a light on wine fraud
20 Nov 2020

Shining a light on wine fraud

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New technique looks for fingerprints to prove origin. This short article tells of a new chemistry technique used to detect wine fraud. It is suitable for Year 8, 9 and 10 Chemistry students learning about elements and compounds, and the … Continued
Superconductor happy at room temperature
18 Nov 2020

Superconductor happy at room temperature

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Physics first achieved under great pressure. This stimulating article shows early research into a superconductor that is efficient at a higher temperature than normal, as well as the elements it is made from. It is suitable for Year 8, 9 … Continued
Can objects bruise like we do?
12 Nov 2020

Can objects bruise like we do?

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Korean scientists continue the quest to make material that bruise possible. This article is well suited to Year 8 and 9 Biology students learning about the body's reaction and defence to outside environments and Year 10 Chemistry students who are … Continued
Future Now: Exploring Inner Space
19 Jul 2017

Future Now: Exploring Inner Space

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Future Now explores the latest innovations in science – from repairing the human body, to the past and future of dental care. This episode of Future Now takes a close look at the breathtaking microscopic technology that lets us look deep within ourselves. … Continued