STELR Sustainable Housing Investigation
27 Apr 2021

STELR Sustainable Housing Investigation

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This series of videos show how to use the STELR sustainable housing packs to teach about heat transfer. This STEM education resource is designed to engage students in learning about heat transfer by convection, conduction and radiation as well as … Continued
Q&A: Cracking a Rembrandt mystery
14 Sep 2020

Q&A: Cracking a Rembrandt mystery

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An old portrait has shone a light on dendrochronology. Combining a passion for science and art to uncover lost artworks. Suitable for Earth and Space, Physics and Biology students in years 4, 9, and 10 to demonstrate a different application … Continued
Science helps ensure The Scream continues
20 May 2020

Science helps ensure The Scream continues

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Paint choice found to be a preservation problem in art conservation. This article demonstrates an application of science in a field often missed by students when considering STEM careers. This resource could be used alongside STEM Pack 6: Art Conservation … Continued
Sean Geoghegan – Meet a Medical Physicist
15 Nov 2019

Sean Geoghegan – Meet a Medical Physicist

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Careers in STEM don't always follow a linear path and people don't always know what they're going to be when they grow up. Watch this career profile to find out about the importance of medical physicists in Australia, what they … Continued
Astronomers find a small black hole. Or a giant neutron star.
1 Nov 2019

Astronomers find a small black hole. Or a giant neutron star.

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Discovery touches on two of the key questions in astrophysics. This article would be suited to students in years 7, 8, 9, and 10, as well as those in senior secondary, studying Earth and Space, Physical and Chemical Sciences. It … Continued
A simple gel could help prevent radiation burns
5 Sep 2019

A simple gel could help prevent radiation burns

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A gel dressing could be used to prevent skin burns – a painful side effect from radiation therapy. This short article describes an impressive development in science that could soon change the lives of cancer patients. It should be used … Continued
Chernobyl is now a hugely important wildlife refuge
14 May 2019

Chernobyl is now a hugely important wildlife refuge

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Topics: Biological Sciences - Ecosystems, The Body, Genetics, Lifecycles, Living Things Chemical Sciences - Chemical Reactions, Atoms, Solids/ Liquids/ Gases, Particle Models Earth and Space Sciences - Renewable/non-renewable resources, Rocks, The Changing Earth Physical Sciences - Energy Additional: Careers Concepts … Continued
‘Ghost imaging’ could lead to safer and cheaper 3D X-rays
5 Dec 2018

‘Ghost imaging’ could lead to safer and cheaper 3D X-rays

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Topics: Biological Sciences - The Body Chemical Sciences - Atoms; Particle Models Physical Sciences - Energy Additional: Careers, Technology, Engineering Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences - Form and Function Chemical Sciences - Properties of Matter Physical Sciences - Energy   … Continued
Space futures
8 Nov 2017

Space futures

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Topics: Earth and Space Sciences - Solar System Additional: Careers Concepts (South Australia): Earth and Space Sciences - Earth in Space Years: 5, 10 Video length: 3:34m ISS flight controller Andrea Boyd takes a walk around the International Astronautical Congress 2017 Expo, … Continued
Nuclear tech officer Matt
7 Aug 2017

Nuclear tech officer Matt

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Topics: Chemical Sciences – Radiation and Nuclear Physical Sciences – Energy Additional - Careers Concepts (South Australia): Chemical Sciences - Properties of Matter Physical Sciences - Energy Years: 9 Hot rods of science - Matt on the Job Video length: … Continued