Phenomena – Episode 2: Matter
26 Sep 2021

Phenomena – Episode 2: Matter

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Energy is at the foundation of all change in the universe. Chemical reactions reveal explosive and vivid patterns that visualise the power and beauty of energy. This film was submitted to the SCINEMA 2021 International Science Film Festival and was … Continued
Evidence of brand new physics at Cern?
4 May 2021

Evidence of brand new physics at Cern?

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Why we’re cautiously optimistic about our new findings of Physics at Cern. This article explores some of the recent research outputs at the Large Hadron Collider. It is best suited to Chemistry and Physics students in Year 9 who are … Continued
How do freezers work?
1 Apr 2021

How do freezers work?

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How does the freezer work? — Leon, aged 4. To answer this, we need to understand solids, liquids and gases as well as heat energy and physical changes. Learn how a freezer stays cold in this resource for Year 1-8 … Continued
Climate explained: how particles ejected from the Sun affect Earth’s climate
25 Mar 2021

Climate explained: how particles ejected from the Sun affect Earth’s climate

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When the Sun ejects solar particles into space, how does this affect the Earth and climate? Are clouds affected by these particles? Use this resource with Year 4, 7, 9 and 10 Chemistry and Earth and Space students who are … Continued
W boson spotted in Antarctica
16 Mar 2021

W boson spotted in Antarctica

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IceCube observatory spots elementary particle needle in a galactic haystack. This resource is for Year 12 Physics students learning about Revolutions in Modern Physics. It describes an advancement made by researchers who are studying the W boson and the Standard … Continued
Can water be two types of liquid?
22 Jul 2020

Can water be two types of liquid?

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Researchers offer evidence to support decades-old theory about liquid water. Demonstrate an application of states of matter and particles to Chemistry students in years 5 and 8. Word Count: 492 Credit: Yu Liang Lim/EyeEm/Getty Images. Cold water behaves strangely. For … Continued
Best of: Quantum
24 Apr 2020

Best of: Quantum

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Our best of series, published each week, collates our favourite and most popular resources for a particular topic. This week: Quantum for year 8, 9, 11, and 12 students studying Physical Sciences. Although most quantum physics is beyond school-level physics, … Continued
‘Hot’ qubits should make quantum computing way cheaper and easier
21 Apr 2020

‘Hot’ qubits should make quantum computing way cheaper and easier

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Key components of quantum computers have been developed that work at temperatures much higher than before, and it could bring super-fast computing much closer to reality. This article and explainer video is suited to students in years 8, 9, 11, … Continued
D.I.Y. Science – Grow your own food
30 May 2018

D.I.Y. Science – Grow your own food

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The D.I.Y. Science series contains some of our favourite experiments for kids to try at home. They are designed to help school teachers and carers inspire a child’s curiosity in science. It's time to get hands-on. In this episode, you … Continued
D.I.Y Science – Make your own ice cream
17 May 2018

D.I.Y Science – Make your own ice cream

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The D.I.Y. Science series contains some of our favourite experiments for kids to try at home. They are designed to help primary school teachers and carers inspire a child’s curiosity in science. It's time to get hands-on. This episode shows … Continued