How do you stage A holographic CONCERT?
16 Mar 2022

How do you stage A holographic CONCERT?

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From speeches by long-dead football coaches to concerts from legendary musicians still very much alive, what does it take to create and present a holographic performance? AMANDA YEO nails down the facts. Explore the reflection and refraction of light in … Continued
Turning mirrors into windows using nanotechnology
17 Aug 2021

Turning mirrors into windows using nanotechnology

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By combining materials science, physics and engineering, scientists have designed a new nano material that can reflect or transmit light on demand. This new material has the potential to turn a window into a mirror on demand, control the amount … Continued
What happens when the Earth’s magnetic field breaks down?
25 Feb 2021

What happens when the Earth’s magnetic field breaks down?

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Earth’s magnetic field broke down 42,000 years ago and caused massive sudden climate change. This resource explains how the Earth’s magnetic field completely changed and how that impacted the planet and everything on it. It is best suited to Year … Continued
How does the Sun make such pretty colours at sunsets and sunrises?
4 Feb 2021

How does the Sun make such pretty colours at sunsets and sunrises?

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How does the Sun make such pretty colours at sunsets and sunrises? — Aisling, age 7. Learn about what makes day and night time, the Earth’s atmosphere and the beautiful colours that we see at sunrise and sunset in this … Continued
Refracted Glory
15 Jan 2021

Refracted Glory

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Before Galileo, Descartes and Newton, Thomas Harriot made some of the breakthroughs ascribed to his famous peers – but as Robyn Arianrhod explains, it’s his investigation into an everyday occurrence that shows just what it takes to discover a scientific … Continued
To climb, maybe robots need toes
14 May 2020

To climb, maybe robots need toes

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Researchers watch a gecko in action, studying their toes to help the design of robots. Lots of technology has mimicked biology for the best results and now, researchers are learning from the toes of a gecko to develop future robots. … Continued
Introducing spider (inspired) cam
30 Oct 2019

Introducing spider (inspired) cam

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Researchers develop a small and highly effective depth sensor. Use this article to discuss with students the importance of biological adaptations in the development of new technology. It would be suited to students in years 5, 8, and 10 studying … Continued
To create skin like a chameleon’s, watch a chameleon closely
12 Sep 2019

To create skin like a chameleon’s, watch a chameleon closely

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The way they change colour is even smarter that we thought. Use this article to discuss technological developments with students in year 4, 5, 8, 9, and 10 studying Physical, Chemical or Biological Sciences. It would work particularly well with … Continued
If you’re a vole, beware white owls when it’s full moon
3 Sep 2019

If you’re a vole, beware white owls when it’s full moon

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Light-reflecting plumage tricks their prey. This article would be useful for students in year 3, 5, 7, and 10 studying Biological or Earth and Space Sciences. It would be particularly well suited to adaptation in year 5 and evolution in … Continued