This Show Is NOT Rubbish – Ep10: This is Lit
8 Jul 2020

This Show Is NOT Rubbish – Ep10: This is Lit

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The Trash Can Man is on a mission to turn TRASH into (scientific) TREASURE! Hidden inside every pile of refuse and rejectamenta are a billion different possibilities... Before turning this episode's featured object into trash, the Trash Can Man uses … Continued
This Show Is NOT Rubbish – Ep5: Weeeeeeeee!
8 Jul 2020

This Show Is NOT Rubbish – Ep5: Weeeeeeeee!

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The Trash Can Man is on a mission to turn TRASH into (scientific) TREASURE! Hidden inside every pile of refuse and rejectamenta are a billion different possibilities... This episode is a little gross. BUT, it's also really interesting. AND, there's … Continued
This Show Is NOT Rubbish – Ep2: Who Can?
8 Jul 2020

This Show Is NOT Rubbish – Ep2: Who Can?

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The Trash Can Man is on a mission to turn TRASH into (scientific) TREASURE! Hidden inside every pile of refuse and rejectamenta are a billion different possibilities... In this episode, the Trash Can Man (and the Thing in the Bin) … Continued
Brines on Mars not habitable, study says
13 May 2020

Brines on Mars not habitable, study says

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Brines are common on Mars, but not ‘special’. As the search for life beyond Earth continues, this article could be used with students to discuss what the needs would be for life to exist and how scientists narrow their search. … 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 – Create your own lava lamp
3 Jul 2018

D.I.Y Science – Create your own lava lamp

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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
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
D.I.Y Science – Create your own slime
17 May 2018

D.I.Y Science – Create your own slime

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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 introduces … Continued