Power Hiking Backpack
23 Feb 2021

Power Hiking Backpack

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Researchers have developed a backpack that will share the load. This short article describes an innovative new technology that could assist athletes, explorers and disaster rescuers. The resource is best suited to Year 8 and 10 Physics students learning about … Continued
A Touching Display
15 Jan 2021

A Touching Display

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Today’s interactive screens may seem like magic, but as Lee Constable explains, the tech is decades old and based on surprisingly simple principles. Discuss the application of Physics and Chemistry understanding in a real-life context that students will definitely be … Continued
The Internet of Temporary Things
15 Jan 2021

The Internet of Temporary Things

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Cash in your silicone chips – paper and plastic are about to make a comeback. As sensors fill the world with an endless stream of data on every aspect of our lives, Moore’s Law dictates that traditional silicon-based systems won’t … Continued