What do astronauts eat?
30 Jun 2022

What do astronauts eat?

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The challenges of growing plants in space. Learn about the exciting work taking place in Australia’s space agriculture and what it will look like in the future in this resource for R, Year 4, 5, 7 and 8. STEM students. … Continued
How was the asteroid belt formed?
3 Feb 2022

How was the asteroid belt formed?

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Travel back 4.6 billion years, to the beginning of the solar system, to learn how the asteroid belt was formed. Learn how the asteroid belt was formed in this resource for Year 7, 8 and 10 Chemistry, Earth and Space … Continued
How to grow plants on Mars
12 Nov 2021

How to grow plants on Mars

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Researchers find innovative way to improve soils on Mars for the cultivation of future colonising Earthlings. Learn how scientist have combined their understanding of Biology, Chemistry and Earth and Space science to develop a way to grow plants on Mars. … Continued
Why are stars, planets and moons round?
9 Aug 2021

Why are stars, planets and moons round?

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Why the planets, stars and moons are all round (when) other large and small objects such as asteroids and meteorites are irregular shapes? Explore the shape and scale of bodies in our solar system in this article and fun hands-on … Continued
Where do meteorites come from?
27 May 2021

Where do meteorites come from?

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We tracked hundreds of fireballs streaking through the sky to find out where meteorites started their journey. This resource is best suited to students in Years 5, 7 and 10 who are learning about the Solar System, space exploration, forces … Continued
Exoplanet atmosphere hints it formed far from star
11 May 2021

Exoplanet atmosphere hints it formed far from star

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Chemical fingerprint of the exoplanet Osiris shows unexpectedly high carbon. Find out how astronomers have used spectroscopy to analyse the chemical composition of the atmosphere of Osiris. This resource is best suited to Chemistry, Earth and Space and Physics students … Continued
Astronauts grow lettuce in space
16 Mar 2020

Astronauts grow lettuce in space

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Astronauts report the plants are fresh, nutritious and safe to eat. This interesting article is suited to students in years 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, and 10 studying Biological, Earth and Space or Physical Sciences. It demonstrates some amazing … Continued
How quickly is the Universe expanding?
10 Mar 2020

How quickly is the Universe expanding?

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It’s a question that’s causing a crisis in astrophysics. This article highlights the importance of reliable data in scientific research for students in years 10, 11, and 12 studying Earth and Space or Physical Sciences. Word Count: 801 Our current … Continued