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Whip you up a diamond? No sweat
4 Dec 2020

Whip you up a diamond? No sweat

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Chemical Sciences, Earth & Space Sciences, Physical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0
Researchers do it in the lab, at room temperature. This article is best suited for Year 7 Physics students who are learning about pressure and forces as well as Year 4, 8 and 10 Chemistry students learning about atomic structure … Continued
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A high-tech battle to protect the black rhino
3 Dec 2020

A high-tech battle to protect the black rhino

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Biological Sciences, STEM In Action | 0
New tracking technology is helping fight poaching in Namibia. This article highlights the important role that technology plays in the conservation of species. It is best suited for Year 4, 5, 6, 7, and 9 Biology students as well as … Continued
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This super rare bigfin squid is a deep-sea mystery
2 Dec 2020

This super rare bigfin squid is a deep-sea mystery

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Biological Sciences, STEM In Action | 0
We recently spotted not 1, but 5, in the Great Australian Bight. An exciting spot of the rare bigfin squid in Australian waters has piqued scientists interest. This interesting article is best suited to Year 5, 6, 7, and 10 … Continued
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Volcanoes that just kept on giving
1 Dec 2020

Volcanoes that just kept on giving

by Deborah Devis | posted in: Earth & Space Sciences, STEM In Action | 0
Magma ‘conveyor belt’ fueled eruptions in Indian Ocean. This interesting resource shows how the Kerguelen Plateau experiences so much volcanic activity. It is suitable for Year 6 and 9 Earth and Science students learning about volcanoes, disaster management and plate … Continued
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Keep cool like a camel
30 Nov 2020

Keep cool like a camel

by Deborah Devis | posted in: Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0
The two-layer thing may work for technology too. This fascinating article shows an efficient cooling technology that combines chemistry with the biology of camels in the desert. It is suitable for Year 6 Biology students learning about how camels survive … Continued
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Where to look for bees of different types
27 Nov 2020

Where to look for bees of different types

by Deborah Devis | posted in: Biological Sciences, STEM In Action | 0
Hint: think temperate zones and more to the north. This interesting research shows where in the world different bee species live. It is suitable for Year 6,7,9 and 10 biology students learning about the ecosystem, species classification, information technology in … Continued
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Making robots useful in the warehouse
26 Nov 2020

Making robots useful in the warehouse

by Deborah Devis | posted in: Careers In STEM, STEM In Action | 0
Researchers try adding a little deep learning. This interesting research shows an example of a warehouse robot that was improved with deep learning. It is suitable for Year 7, 8, 9 and 10 students looking at how maths, engineering and … Continued
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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

by Deborah Devis | posted in: Chemical Sciences, Earth & Space Sciences, STEM In Action | 0
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
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The Great Cicada Blitz
24 Nov 2020

The Great Cicada Blitz

by Deborah Devis | posted in: Biological Sciences, Careers In STEM, STEM In Action | 0
In search of the sound of the Australian summer.   This article describes an interesting citizen science project to identify and classify Australian cicada species. It is suitable for Year 3-10 students learning about how the community plays a role … Continued
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How droughts affect forests
23 Nov 2020

How droughts affect forests

by Deborah Devis | posted in: Biological Sciences, Earth & Space Sciences, STEM In Action | 0
Scientists explore the ecosystem regrowth. This thought-provoking article is suitable for Year 6 and 9 Biology students, and Year 6 and 10 Earth and Space students learning about the effects of humans, climate change, and drought on the ecosystem and … Continued
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