Life on Mars
Exploring the red planet up close and personal Sure, as they say: it’s just a game. But as PETRA STOCK discovered, the current crop of virtual reality games about life on Mars are informed by real science and real data – … Continued
School of rocks
How are we here? Why is the Earth the way it is? The way life arose in our solar system remains a fascinating mystery. Beset but not daunted by kangaroo scat, this astrogeologist – an alumna of NASA’s Astrobiology Institute … Continued
When the Mattress King met the Queen of Waste
You're likely to have spotted an old mattress slumbering by the roadside, and they're an environmental nightmare. Here are two Australian's with an innovative solution. Learn how old mattresses can be recycled into household benchtops, splashbacks and flooring in this … Continued
Ammonia: Australia’s next massive energy export
Australian researchers try to solve the energy problem by investigating ammonia. This resource is best suited to Year 7, 8, 9 and 10 Chemistry, Earth and Space and Physics students. Included are student activity and an investigation template that guides … Continued
How to build a spacesuit
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Few uniforms are as recognisable and inspiring as those worn for space travel. But as Deborah Devis discovers, the evolution of the spacesuit has taken decades of small, painstaking steps. Find out how the design of spacesuits has changed and … Continued
Good as bone
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
Fire, floods and ice
How Antarctic science helps us understand Australian weather and climate. The last Australian summer delivered hot weather and bushfires on scales not recorded before, followed closely by heavy rains and flooding. Why then, should we be thinking about science on … Continued
Knowing Volcanoes
The 2019 White Island disaster was a horrific — but growingly rare — tragedy. Professor Jocelyn McPhie explains the volcano monitoring technology making eruptions less frequently fatal. This resource is best suited to Year 4, 5, 6, and 8 Earth … Continued
The Internet of Temporary Things
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
Good Krill Hunting
Antarctica’s most iconic animals depend on the tiny, prolific and surprisingly charismatic krill. Andrew Bain reports on the research into this seemingly invincible crustacean and its now uncertain future. Take a deep dive into the importance of Antarctic krill in … Continued