Scientists get closer to the origins of gold

Scientists get closer to the origins of gold

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Scientists may have solved a question that has baffled humans since ancient times – where did gold come from?  This resource is best suited to Year 8, 9, 11 and 12 Chemistry and Earth Science students. It works well as … Continued
How did we get here: Megafauna murder mystery

How did we get here: Megafauna murder mystery

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Who dunnit? What led to the extinction of our megafauna? Find out who the suspects are in this episode of ‘How Did We Get Here?’, the series that takes a sometimes irreverent look at human evolution. This resource is best … Continued
Features of Antarctic Animals

Features of Antarctic Animals

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What characteristics or features do groups of Antarctic animals have? What is the difference between a mammal, bird and fish? This extended resource is designed for Year 3 Biology students who are learning about the external features of animals. It … Continued
Glowing, colour-changing polymer

Glowing, colour-changing polymer

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Scientists design a polymer that changes colour depending on its length. Explore applications of manufacturing molecules with senior Chemistry students (Unit 4). The resource can also be used with Year 9 Physics students learning about light emissions and waves. Word … Continued
Blood droplets travel in all directions in crime scenes

Blood droplets travel in all directions in crime scenes

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New analysis examines the physics of blood from close-range gunshot wounds. This resource is best suited to students in Years 7, 8 and 9 who are learning about forces and particles. The article shows an application of Physics and Chemistry … Continued
If you love both art and science, you can be a scientific illustrator

If you love both art and science, you can be a scientific illustrator

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What is a scientific illustrator? Observation, patience and attention to detail are skills necessary for both art and science. In Situ Science explores what it takes to be a scientific illustrator specialising in producing highly detailed and accurate images that … Continued
The Future of Food

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
Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome

Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome

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Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome (or PCOS for short) is many things, but well understood is not one of them. To find out more about it, we touched base with Dr Kirsty Walters from UNSW who published her research that PCOS … Continued
The right shoes help athletes run faster

The right shoes help athletes run faster

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New shoe technology can drop marathon times by 2 minutes. Learn how STEM can help athletes in this resource for Year 7-10 students. The article describes how researchers have investigated the technology in running shoes to understand why athletes are … Continued
Explainer: What is radiometric dating?

Explainer: What is radiometric dating?

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Dive headfirst into the weird world of dating by radioactive decay. This explainer article details the different methods that we use to date ancient living things, and the science we use to do that. It is best suited to Year … Continued