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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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‘When chemistry became biology’: looking for the origins of life in hot springs
11 May 2020

‘When chemistry became biology’: looking for the origins of life in hot springs

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Earth & Space Sciences, STEM In Action | 0
The hypothesis that hot springs may have been the ‘spark’ that helped organic matter turn into life has been put to the test in New Zealand. Use this article to highlight the importance of collaboration between sciences when trying to … Continued
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Pain relief may be found in the mud
21 Oct 2019

Pain relief may be found in the mud

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0
Word Count: 533 It’s early days, but a chemical found in a fungus growing in mud near a boat ramp could be the inglorious source of a pain killer as potent as morphine. This article would be suited to students … Continued
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