Why does cold air go down and hot air go up?
Does cold air go down because the earth’s core is made out of magma and does hot air go up because it’s cold out in space – and does the circle repeat? - Neo, age 10 Learn about heat energy, … Continued
Catalysts can change the world
It is possible to step towards a sustainable world – you just have to be clever with the chemistry, says PM Innovation Prizewinner Professor Thomas Maschmeyer. This resource is best suited to Year 10 Chemistry and Physics students learning about … Continued
Glowing, colour-changing polymer
Scientists design a polymer that changes colour depending on its length. Explore applications of manufacturing molecules with senior Chemistry students (Unit 4). The resource can also be used with Year 9 Physics students learning about light emissions and waves. Word … Continued
Elements of surprise in new star study
Carbon discovery has implications across astrophysics. This article is suitable for Year 8, 9, and 10 Chemistry and Earth and Space science students who are learning about the formation of atoms in the Universe. It is also suited to senior … Continued
Picturing the future of medical imaging
Medical imaging is undergoing massive change and according to an expert, that change is moving the industry beyond diagnosis. This article is well suited to students in years 8-12 to highlight the diversity of STEM careers and skills required in … Continued
Best of: Acids and Alkalis
Our best of series, published regularly, collates our favourite and most popular resources for a particular topic. This week: Acids and Alkalis for year 9, 11 and 12 students studying Chemical Science. Australian Curriculum Code: ACSSU179 Year 7: "Chemical reactions, … Continued
Best of: Chemical Reactions
Our best of series, published each week, collates our favourite and most popular resources for a particular topic. This week: Chemical Reactions for year 8, 9, and 10 students studying Chemical Sciences. Australian Curriculum Codes: ACSSU225, ACSSU178, ACSSU187 Year 8: … Continued
‘Hot’ qubits should make quantum computing way cheaper and easier
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
Scientists crack 58-year-old quantum mystery
Fluke discovery could revolutionise nuclear magnetic resonance. This article is best suited to students in years 8-12 studying Physical or Chemical Sciences who have an interest in nanotechnology and quantum physics. The findings from the research reported could have a … Continued
Astronomers find a small black hole. Or a giant neutron star.
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