Eating bugs: is insect protein the way to a sustainable future?
30 Mar 2022

Eating bugs: is insect protein the way to a sustainable future?

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Entomologist and food scientist Skye Blackburn tells us why we should consider adding insects to our diet. This video and article are best suited to Year 7 and 9 Biology students who are learning about food sustainability, food security and … Continued
How did we get here? Are races real?
21 Oct 2021

How did we get here? Are races real?

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How does race connect with our evolutionary past? And what does genetics have to do with it? We asked evolutionary biologist Darren Curnoe "are races real?" in this episode of "How Did We Get Here?" Watch this short video and … Continued
Seeing science differently
29 Jul 2021

Seeing science differently

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We spoke to David Attenborough producer and Multi-award winner Dr Chadden Hunter to find out why science films are so important. Find out how Chadden Hunter makes his incredible science films, what inspires him, what skills he uses and why … Continued
The Future of Food
18 May 2021

The Future of Food

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The way food is grown, used and distributed is constantly changing. When our grandparents were young, they had different access to food than we do, and it will look different again in the coming decades. So, what will our food … Continued
Building Australia’s Space Industry
29 Mar 2021

Building Australia’s Space Industry

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The Australian Space industry is a colourful and changing industry. It is continually growing, which will provide a bigger Australian presence in space, as well as new and exciting careers. What is going on in the Space industry? Learn about … Continued
Is Lithium the energy answer for Australia?
16 Feb 2021

Is Lithium the energy answer for Australia?

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As the demand for renewable-energy technologies skyrockets, so has the global search for their constituent materials, like lithium. Since Australia mines over half the worlds lithium, we have a responsibility to mine it in a sustainable way. In this resource … Continued
COVID-19: The Smart Approach
22 Mar 2020

COVID-19: The Smart Approach

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Why should we bother testing for COVID-19? And what difference does self-isolation make anyway? The Australian Academy of Science answers these questions, along with more, in two short videos. Reflect on the measures Singapore has taken during this pandemic and … Continued
The engineer using nanotechnology to mend broken hearts
9 Oct 2019

The engineer using nanotechnology to mend broken hearts

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Hossein Tavassoli is working to mend broken hearts using an incredible nanotech breakthrough – and he wants to tell the world. Use this article and video with students to inspire them about future technology and careers in STEM. It would … Continued
Bringing Japan’s breakthrough cancer technology to Australia
25 Sep 2019

Bringing Japan’s breakthrough cancer technology to Australia

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For more than 20 years Japan has used a revolutionary technology to treat cancer.  Now, Australian physicists and doctors are joining forces to bring it here. This exciting advancement for science and technology in Australia would be suited for students … Continued