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Naming a NASA Mars Rover can change your life
24 Oct 2019

Naming a NASA Mars Rover can change your life

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Earth & Space Sciences, Physical Sciences, STEM In Action, Tools for Teachers | 0
When 12-year-old Clara Ma entered a competition in 2008 to name the next Mars Rover, she had no idea where it could take her. Inspire your students to follow in Clara's footsteps and get involved in STEM competitions, set high … Continued
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Turning sunlight into syngas
23 Oct 2019

Turning sunlight into syngas

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Earth & Space Sciences, Physical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0
Word Count: 447 British researchers report a new benchmark in the field of solar fuels. Use this article to demonstrate some amazing new technology being developed to help save the planet and reduce the amount of carbon being emitted. It … Continued
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Carbon pumping: in for the krill
22 Oct 2019

Carbon pumping: in for the krill

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Earth & Space Sciences, STEM In Action | 0
Word Count: 616 The ocean’s real heavyweight is a vital but poorly understood creature, say scientists. Use this thought-provoking article with students in years 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 studying Biological, Chemical or Earth and Space Sciences. It … 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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New insights into habitability of Venus
15 Oct 2019

New insights into habitability of Venus

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Earth & Space Sciences, Physical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0
Word Count: 582 Study finds lava flow didn’t contain water as previously thought. Use this article with students to demonstrate how scientific understanding changes over time depending on the evidence available at that time. This would be suited to students … Continued
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Infrared imaging promises new insight into Plato
10 Oct 2019

Infrared imaging promises new insight into Plato

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Chemical Sciences, Earth & Space Sciences, Physical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0
Word Count: 509 Ancient Greek text thought lost to age, ash and glue recovered through new approach. Use this article with students in years 6, 8, 9, and 10 to discover the vast amount of Chemistry and Physical science knowledge … Continued
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The engineer using nanotechnology to mend broken hearts
9 Oct 2019

The engineer using nanotechnology to mend broken hearts

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0
Word Count / Video Length: 956 / 4:33 mins Hossein Tavassoli is working to mend broken hearts using an incredible nanotech breakthrough – and he wants to tell the world. Use this article and video with students to inspire them … Continued
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Quantum computing milestone excites scientists
8 Oct 2019

Quantum computing milestone excites scientists

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0
Word Count: 880 But quantum computers are still a dream. Use this article with senior students who have an interest in future technology in the field of Physics and Chemistry. The internet of thoughts is coming | Cosmos Space tourism … Continued
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A new ‘iron dragon’ pterosaur
8 Oct 2019

A new ‘iron dragon’ pterosaur

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Earth & Space Sciences, STEM In Action | 0
Word Count: 403 and 720 A newly described species suggests that Aussie pterosaurs might have lived longer than we thought. Use both articles to show students the scientific developments around fossils and evolution happening in Australia. It would be suited … Continued
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Earliest life found in ancient Aussie rocks
1 Oct 2019

Earliest life found in ancient Aussie rocks

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Earth & Space Sciences, STEM In Action | 0
Word Count / Video Length: 495 The Pilbara’s famous stromatolites finally give up their secret. This fascinating discovery could be used with students studying Biological, Chemical or Earth and Space Sciences in years 4, 5, 7, 8, and 10. It … Continued
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