Sticky Business
14 Mar 2022

Sticky Business

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Ever wondered why some things are sticky and others aren’t? Applied mathematician SOPHIE CALABRETTO explains the chemical attraction of garlic and the magic of tackifiers. Apply knowledge of elements, compounds and chemical reactions, and learn about chemical attraction in this … Continued
Honey Goes With The Flow
22 Oct 2020

Honey Goes With The Flow

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Honey coatings reverse the rules of viscosity. This resource is suitable for Year 7 and 8 Chemistry and Physics students learning about movement of liquids and hydrophobic forces.   Word Count: 459 Plug it into the wall Drops of honey … Continued
Turning buoyancy on its head
4 Sep 2020

Turning buoyancy on its head

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French researchers have floated boats “upside down” on liquid. This article is well suited to year 7 and 10 Physics students who are learning about forces. It demonstrates how an understanding of buoyancy, balanced and unbalanced forces can be applied … Continued
New insights into habitability of Venus
15 Oct 2019

New insights into habitability of Venus

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Study finds lava flow didn’t contain water as previously thought. Use this article with students to demonstrate how scientific understanding changes over time depending on the evidence available at that time. This would be suited to students in years 5 … Continued