Venus keeps teasing us about life

Venus keeps teasing us about life

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Phosphine gas has been detected in the atmosphere of Venus. This fascinating article is well suited to year 4-12 students who are studying any science and are interested in the needs for life and the search for life in the … Continued
Q&A: Cracking a Rembrandt mystery

Q&A: Cracking a Rembrandt mystery

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An old portrait has shone a light on dendrochronology. Combining a passion for science and art to uncover lost artworks. Suitable for Earth and Space, Physics and Biology students in years 4, 9, and 10 to demonstrate a different application … Continued
The moon is rusting – and Earth is the reason why

The moon is rusting – and Earth is the reason why

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Iron oxide shouldn’t form on the moon, and yet it does – and Earth’s oxygen may be to blame. This interesting article is well suited to Chemistry or Earth and Space students in years 5-10 who are learning about chemical … Continued
Answers With… Professor Nalini Joshi

Answers With… Professor Nalini Joshi

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Professor Nalini Joshi Professor Nalini Joshi AO currently holds a Payne-Scott Professorship in Mathematics at the University of Sydney and is Vice-President of the International Mathematical Union. Her research focuses on mathematical methods to study systems that arise as universal … Continued
Could plants help us find dead bodies?

Could plants help us find dead bodies?

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Scientists are designing experiments to find out. This article demonstrates applications of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Earth Science understanding to develop technology and aid society. It it suitable for year 7-10 students learning about the electromagnetic spectrum, the nitrogen cycle, … Continued
Five ways to travel through time

Five ways to travel through time

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Travel to the past is probably impossible. But to the future? This fascinating article is well suited for Earth and Space and Physics students in years 9-12 who are interested in time travel and if it can be done.   … Continued
Why people get sick in virtual reality

Why people get sick in virtual reality

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‘Cybersickness’ might sound right out of a sci-fi novel, but it’s an illness impacting people across industries today – and it’ll probably get worse. Combining an understanding of Biological Sciences to design and refine virtual reality technologies that could be … Continued
Raising questions about physical reality

Raising questions about physical reality

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Unveiling a new paradox in quantum mechanics that challenges physical reality. This explainer article is best suited to students in years 9-12 who have an interest in Quantum Physics. Although the content may be above school-level physics, it is explained … Continued
‘All things will outlast us’: how the Indigenous concept of deep time helps us understand environmental destruction

‘All things will outlast us’: how the Indigenous concept of deep time helps us understand environmental destruction

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By looking through Indigenous eyes at the Australian environment, scientists can better understand the history and prepare for the future of the land. This article is well suited to year 6-10 Biology and Earth Science students to highlight what can … Continued
As if space wasn’t dangerous enough, bacteria become nastier in microgravity

As if space wasn’t dangerous enough, bacteria become nastier in microgravity

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Research from space flight missions has found that bacteria seem to become more resistant to antibiotics and mutate quicker in space. This interesting article is suited to year 7-10 students across all sciences to demonstrate how the sciences can intertwine … Continued