Glycine and dark chemistry in a lab as cold as space
25 Nov 2020

Glycine and dark chemistry in a lab as cold as space

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Making glycine without UV opens world of possibilities.   This interesting article describes a new discovery of glycine forming without UV light, which could hint to how it forms in space. It is suitable for Year 8, 9 and 10 … Continued
Can water be two types of liquid?
22 Jul 2020

Can water be two types of liquid?

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Researchers offer evidence to support decades-old theory about liquid water. Demonstrate an application of states of matter and particles to Chemistry students in years 5 and 8. Word Count: 492 Credit: Yu Liang Lim/EyeEm/Getty Images. Cold water behaves strangely. For … Continued
Your backyard could help reduce global warming
28 Apr 2020

Your backyard could help reduce global warming

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A study finds gardens cool urban temperatures by six degrees, meaning your backyard can help reduce global warming. Inspire students to help slow global warming from home with this article suitable for Biological, Earth and Space and Physical science students … Continued
‘Hot’ qubits should make quantum computing way cheaper and easier
21 Apr 2020

‘Hot’ qubits should make quantum computing way cheaper and easier

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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
Charge a car in just 10 minutes?
31 Oct 2019

Charge a car in just 10 minutes?

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It’s possible say the engineers behind a new lithium battery. This article could be great to show students a contextual application of their understanding of Chemical and Physical Sciences for years 6, 8, 9, and 10. It also demonstrates a … Continued
Darker eggs have their purpose
29 Oct 2019

Darker eggs have their purpose

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Colour helps with survival in more ways than one. Use this article with students in years 5, 7, 8, and 10 studying Biological or Physical Sciences. It would be particularly suited to those with an interest in heat transfer or … Continued
There’s plenty of room, but no atmosphere
20 Aug 2019

There’s plenty of room, but no atmosphere

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Exoplanet still has a few things to offer, however. This article on the study of the atmosphere of an exo-planet would be suited to students studying Earth and Space Sciences and Physical Sciences in years 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, … Continued
Soap bubbles form natural snow-domes
21 Jun 2019

Soap bubbles form natural snow-domes

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Temperature governs crystal formation and movement in freezing suds. This short article would work well alongside Chemical and Physical sciences for years 8, 9, and 10, as well as Senior Secondary Sciences. An interactive activity and suggested class experiment are … Continued