Good as bone
24 Feb 2021

Good as bone

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Australian researchers take 3D printing to the next level with material that mimics bone tissue. This resource is best suited to Year 8 Biology and Chemistry students who are learning about cells and compounds. It is an excellent example of … 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
What Colours Can You Hear?
15 Jan 2021

What Colours Can You Hear?

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Stephen Fleischfresser talks with the world’s first legally recognised cyborg, Neil Harbisson, about how he experiences the world. The article explains how Neil Harbisson found a connection between colour and other frequencies – like sound. His antenna allows him to … Continued
A high-tech battle to protect the black rhino
3 Dec 2020

A high-tech battle to protect the black rhino

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New tracking technology is helping fight poaching in Namibia. This article highlights the important role that technology plays in the conservation of species. It is best suited for Year 4, 5, 6, 7, and 9 Biology students as well as … Continued
Sahara actually has quite a few trees
19 Oct 2020

Sahara actually has quite a few trees

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Satellite imaging and deep learning provide a clearer picture of the Sahara. Learn about how satellite technology is used to understand the ecosystem and land and water management in the Sahara. This article is suitable for Year 7 and 9 … Continued
Power walking with a wind turbine
25 Sep 2020

Power walking with a wind turbine

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Nanogenerator is like a tiny personal wind turbine. Learn about a newly developed way to generate electricity that could be used to power phones sustainably. This article is suitable for Earth and Space and Physics students in years 6, 7, … Continued
Why people get sick in virtual reality
28 Aug 2020

Why people get sick in virtual reality

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‘Cybersickness’ might sound right out of a sci-fi novel, but it’s an illness impacting people across industries today – and it’ll probably get worse. Combining an understanding of Biological Sciences to design and refine virtual reality technologies that could be … Continued
Best of: Robotics
17 Jul 2020

Best of: Robotics

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Our best of series, published regularly, collates our favourite and most popular resources for a particular topic. This week: Robotics for year 7, 8, 9, 11, and 12 STEM students. Although robotics is not covered in one discrete science understanding … Continued
Working in Robotics & Engineering – Robotic Engineer
9 Jul 2020

Working in Robotics & Engineering – Robotic Engineer

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The Working In… series compiles a selection of fascinating STEM jobs in a multitude of fields. They are designed to highlight the variety of STEM careers available to students that they may not have considered, or been aware of before now. Find out … Continued