Australian research brings scientists closer to making blood stem cells in the lab
23 Sep 2022

Australian research brings scientists closer to making blood stem cells in the lab

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Australian blood stem cell research could help change the future of stem cell medicine. Two new pieces of research out of the University of NSW in Sydney have shone new light on how the precursors to blood stem cells occur … Continued
Honouring forgotten women scientists, mathematicians, programmers and palaeontologists
16 Sep 2022

Honouring forgotten women scientists, mathematicians, programmers and palaeontologists

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The Australian government has launched a review into diversity in the science and technology sector. Among other things, the review will examine how to support women and girls in pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Research shows … Continued
Coming Up: In Class With… Dr Georgia Ward-Fear
5 Sep 2022

Coming Up: In Class With… Dr Georgia Ward-Fear

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Question Submissions have now closed!! Shortly, reptile specialist and explorer, Dr Georgia Ward-Fear will be taking on questions from school students around Australia in this exclusive In Class With… event. Keep watching this space... the video will be published soon! … Continued
Top 10 finalists for Australian Mammal of the Year … who will you vote for?
15 Aug 2022

Top 10 finalists for Australian Mammal of the Year … who will you vote for?

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Which mammal will be kicked off the list tomorrow? You decide here! Vote early and vote often for your favourite species in the competition. Why not use these articles with your students to highlight some of the awesome Australian mammals! What’s … Continued
Coming Up: In Class With… Dr Georgia Ward-Fear
12 Aug 2022

Coming Up: In Class With… Dr Georgia Ward-Fear

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Tropical ecologist, reptile biologist and explorer, Dr. Georgia Ward-Fear, is taking on questions from school students around Australia in this exclusive In Class With… event Submit your students’ questions now to take part. Like many of us, as a child … Continued
In Class With… Rob “Krill Whisperer” King
10 Aug 2022

In Class With… Rob “Krill Whisperer” King

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Get access to the biggest names and brightest minds in STEM with our In Class With… series. Marine Research Facility Specialist, Rob King aka The Krill Whisperer took on questions from school students around Australia in this exclusive In Class With… event. With … Continued
Check out these awesome events during National Science Week 2022
29 Jul 2022

Check out these awesome events during National Science Week 2022

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Whether you're in school or at home, educating to the curriculum, or just looking for some science fun, we're certain there's something for you this National Science Week. Australia’s National Science Week is back for 2022 and this year’s line-up … Continued
Australian Mammal of the Year 2022 Voting
27 Jul 2022

Australian Mammal of the Year 2022 Voting

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Voting is now underway for Australian Mammal of the Year 2022! Vote early and vote often for your favourite species in the competition’s eight categories: Rollicking Rodents; The Rock Stars; Splish Splash – our Marine Mammals; Delightful Dasyurids; Beloved Burrowers; I’m a … Continued
Shark Bay bandicoot: a pint-sized ecosystem engineer
1 Jul 2022

Shark Bay bandicoot: a pint-sized ecosystem engineer

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Fluffy, furry, spikey or sleek? What’s your favourite species? Cosmos magazine is celebrating the amazing diversity of Australian mammals, from antechinus to yellow-footed rock-wallaby, in our first-ever Australian Mammal of the Year poll. Keep an eye on the Cosmos website … Continued
Eastern bettong: the ultimate native truffle hunter
29 Jun 2022

Eastern bettong: the ultimate native truffle hunter

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Fluffy, furry, spikey or sleek? What’s your favourite species? Cosmos magazine is celebrating the amazing diversity of Australian mammals, from antechinus to yellow-footed rock-wallaby, in our first-ever Australian Mammal of the Year poll. Keep an eye on the Cosmos website … Continued