D.I.Y Science – Make your own Rocket
13 Aug 2021

D.I.Y Science – Make your own Rocket

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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. This episode shows students … Continued
Ten things to take on your next trip to space
30 Apr 2021

Ten things to take on your next trip to space

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What do you need to make life aboard the ISS bearable – even pleasant? Learn how scientists are applying their understanding of Earth and Space, Physics and Biology to plan each trip to space in this resource for Year 5, … Continued
How a baby T-Rex bites
12 Mar 2021

How a baby T-Rex bites

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Researchers use 3D modelling to examine the jaws of different-sized tyrannosaurs. This resource is best suited to Biology and Physics students in Years 4, 7 and 10 who are learning about adaptations or forces and are interested in dinosaurs like … Continued
Whip you up a diamond? No sweat
4 Dec 2020

Whip you up a diamond? No sweat

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Researchers do it in the lab, at room temperature. This article is best suited for Year 7 Physics students who are learning about pressure and forces as well as Year 4, 8 and 10 Chemistry students learning about atomic structure … 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
Mars is more seismically active than the Moon
25 Feb 2020

Mars is more seismically active than the Moon

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InSight has detected hundreds of earthquakes in just 10 months. This article is suited to years 6 and 9 students studying Earth and Space sciences and gives them a different application of their knowledge and understanding of earthquakes. Word Count: … Continued
D.I.Y. Science – Air Pressure
3 Jul 2019

D.I.Y. Science – Air Pressure

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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. Play a trick on … Continued
D.I.Y. Science – Use your own Force
3 Jul 2018

D.I.Y. Science – Use your own Force

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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. Do incredible things with … Continued
D.I.Y Science – Make your own Pet Squid
3 Jul 2018

D.I.Y Science – Make your own Pet Squid

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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. This episode shows students … Continued