Article & Student Activity Please login to favourite this article. Glowing dolphins: The brilliance of bioluminescence off our coasts Biological SciencesChemical SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEM Marine biologist Vanessa Pirotta was instrumental in filming dolphins swimming in bioluminescence for the first time – and the experience... Years 6, 8 & 10
Article & Video & Film Please login to favourite this article. ‘Hot’ qubits should make quantum computing way cheaper and easier Chemical SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEM Key components of quantum computers have been developed that work at temperatures much higher than before, and it could bring... Years 8-9 & 11-12
Article Please login to favourite this article. The big five mass extinctions Biological SciencesChemical SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM Biologists suspect we’re living through the sixth major mass extinction. Earth has witnessed five, when more than 75% of species... Years 4, 6 & 8-10
Article Please login to favourite this article. Where are we at with developing a vaccine for coronavirus? Biological SciencesChemical SciencesSTEM [PLEASE NOTE: The information in this article may since have been updated or refined.] The first stage may be to reduce... Years 8-9
Article Please login to favourite this article. Ancient water reservoirs inside Mars Biological SciencesChemical SciencesSpace SciencesSTEM Meteorites tell story of Red Planet’s early history. Use this article to inspire students learning about Earth and Space, Chemical... Years 5-6, 8 & 10
Article Please login to favourite this article. Yes, electric cars are better for the environment Physical SciencesChemical SciencesEarth SciencesEngineeringSTEMTechnology Study confirms electric cars produce fewer emissions. Use this article with students in years 6, 8, 9, and 10 studying... Years 6 & 8-10
Article Please login to favourite this article. The best fire management system is in northern Australia and it’s led by Indigenous land managers Chemical SciencesAboriginal + Torres Strait Islander Histories & CulturesBiological SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM “By using fire at the right time of year, in the right places with the right people, we have a... Years 8-10
Article Please login to favourite this article. Chief Scientist: We need to transform our world into a sustainable ‘electric planet’ Chemical SciencesEarth SciencesEngineeringPhysical SciencesSTEMTechnology “Make no mistake, this will be the biggest engineering challenge ever undertaken.” This article is suited to students in years... Years 9-10
Article Please login to favourite this article. A vaccine against the virus that causes COVID-19 just took a huge step forward Biological SciencesChemical SciencesSTEM [PLEASE NOTE: The information in this article may since have been updated or refined.] An Australian team of researchers have developed... Years 8-12
Article Please login to favourite this article. Alan Finkel – Australia’s hydrogen future has arrived Chemical SciencesEarth SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEMSustainabilityTechnology With the natural resources and relationship with importers, Australia is well placed to profit from a hydrogen future, writes Australia’s... Years 5-10
Article Please login to favourite this article. Carbon pumping: in for the krill Biological SciencesChemical SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM The ocean’s real heavyweight is a vital but poorly understood creature, say scientists. Use this thought-provoking article with students in... Years 4 & 6-10
Article Please login to favourite this article. Pain relief may be found in the mud Biological SciencesChemical SciencesEarth & Space SciencesSTEM It’s early days, but a chemical found in a fungus growing in mud near a boat ramp could be the... Years 6-10