A new world of plasma screens?

A new world of plasma screens?

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The fourth state of matter can make cheap, smart, waste-free screen components. Learn about touchscreen technology, states of matter, compounds and efficiency in this resource for Year 7, 8 and 10 Chemistry, Earth and Space and Physics students. Students have … Continued
How to use SCINEMA 2021 in your classroom

How to use SCINEMA 2021 in your classroom

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In this short tutorial video, you will learn how to access and use SCINEMA International Science Film Festival 2021 films and accompanying educational resources. Our resources include a range of classroom activities to help your students explore different topics in … Continued
Catalysts can change the world

Catalysts can change the world

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It is possible to step towards a sustainable world – you just have to be clever with the chemistry, says PM Innovation Prizewinner Professor Thomas Maschmeyer. This resource is best suited to Year 10 Chemistry and Physics students learning about … Continued
Ammonia: Australia’s next massive energy export

Ammonia: Australia’s next massive energy export

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Australian researchers try to solve the energy problem by investigating ammonia. This resource is best suited to Year 7, 8, 9 and 10 Chemistry, Earth and Space and Physics students. Included are student activity and an investigation template that guides … Continued
How animal life started on Earth

How animal life started on Earth

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Researchers in Australia have solved the mystery of how animal life first appeared on Earth. This clip not only explains how ecosystems can change, and how animal life began on Earth but also highlights careers for anyone with an interest … Continued
The Chemistry of Soap

The Chemistry of Soap

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A few minor cosmetic tweaks aside, the basic recipe for soap has endured for millennia. Jacinta Bowler looks at its literal love-hate relationship with water, its potency against a planet-busting virus, and why any attempts to improve upon it just … Continued
Future Now: The Story of our Teeth

Future Now: The Story of our Teeth

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Future Now explores the latest innovations in science – from repairing the human body, to the past and future of dental care. This episode of Future Now takes a step back in time to look at how lucky we are today – our … Continued
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
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