Article Please login to favourite this article. Feral cats are being outsmarted by this adorable species Biological SciencesSTEM Feral cats wreak havoc on native wildlife, but researchers have found one marsupial that can outsmart the prowling predators in... Years 1, 4 & 7
Article & Career Profile Please login to favourite this article. What climbing some of the world’s highest mountains taught heart researcher Nikki Bart Biological SciencesCareers in STEMSTEM “Mountaineering gives you the opportunity to challenge yourself and think outside the box – this experience helps me think laterally... Years 8-12
Article Please login to favourite this article. Dinosaur footprints show predators as big as a T. rex stomped across Australia 160 million years ago Biological SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM The dinosaur footprints of the “formidable” species is the first evidence of a large predatory dinosaur living in ancient Australia.... Years 4-5, 7-8 & 10
Article Please login to favourite this article. Did landscapes make land animals smart? Biological SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEM Navigating landscapes for survival could have created bigger brains. This article demonstrates how animals have evolved over time to suit... Years 9
Article Please login to favourite this article. Bubbles for plants and drones for mosquitoes Biological SciencesSTEM Two novel ways of delivering the goods. Use this resource to discuss how an understanding of reproduction and human impact... Years 7
Article Please login to favourite this article. The twin values of an indigenous seed bank Asia & Australia's Engagement with AsiaBiological SciencesSTEM Providing food security and preserving culture using indigenous knowledge can be done using an Indigenous seed bank. This interesting resource... Years 6-7 & 9-10
Article Please login to favourite this article. Old crocs might have walked this way Biological SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM Scientists reinterpret rare and ancient footprints from the ancestors of crocodiles. This resource is suited to students in years 3,... Years 3-4, 7 & 10
Article Please login to favourite this article. The unexpected and fascinating history of clinical trials Asia & Australia's Engagement with AsiaBiological SciencesHealth & Medical SciencesSTEM Clinical trials to find effective and safe medicines and treatments have a history stretching 1000 years from China to modern-day... Years 8
Article Please login to favourite this article. Alien frog invasion wreaks havoc on natural habitat Biological SciencesSTEM The spotted-thighed frog will devour almost anything that fits into its mouth, with devastating impacts on ecosystems. This article about... Years 6-7
Article Please login to favourite this article. Murder hornets? Meh. Our pest wasps decapitate flies and bully dingoes Biological SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM Over the past 50 years, introduced European wasps have taken hold in Australia, and their attitude towards native species can... Years 4, 6-7 & 9
Article Please login to favourite this article. Narrowing down the time of death Biological SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEMTechnology New model could vastly improve forensic predictions. Use this resource, alongside STEM Pack 8: Forensics to demonstrate an application of... Years 8-9
Article & Video & Film Please login to favourite this article. The complex choices of animals Biological SciencesSTEM 3D technology meets behavioural research. This resource demonstrates how technology can be used in scientific studies of nature to ensure... Years 3, 5 & 10