Topics:
Biological Sciences – Cells, The Body
Chemical Sciences – Atoms
Physical Sciences – Energy
Additional: Careers, Technology, Engineering.
Concepts (South Australia):
Biological Sciences – Form and Function
Chemical Sciences – Change of Matter
Physical Sciences – Energy
Years: 6, 8, 9, 10
The internet of thoughts is coming | Cosmos
Space tourism – a launch Australia can’t afford to miss – Australia’s Science Channel
The little-known native foods about to change the world – Australia’s Science Channel
From 3D printing to bioplastic, seaweed just keeps on giving – Australia’s Science Channel
Corals can’t adjust to acidic oceans – Australia’s Science Channel
Scientists closing in on deadly frog fungus – Australia’s Science Channel
Using nets and turtle eggs to take maths outside the classroom – Australia’s Science Channel
Robots will need to understand why they’re doing work – Australia’s Science Channel
Inventing a breath test to detect diseases – Australia’s Science Channel
A simple gel could help prevent radiation burns – Australia’s Science Channel
A simple gel could help prevent radiation burns – Australia’s Science Channel
Can you know too much about yourself? | Cosmos
Chernobyl is now a hugely important wildlife refuge | Cosmos
For Antarctic food webs, penguin poo is the gift that keeps | Cosmos
Word Count: 442
A gel dressing could be used to prevent skin burns – a painful side effect from radiation therapy. This short article describes an impressive development in science that could soon change the lives of cancer patients. It should be used to open discussions about Australian science with students in year 6, 8, 9, and 10 studying Biological, Chemical or Physical sciences.
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