Glycine and dark chemistry in a lab as cold as space

Glycine and dark chemistry in a lab as cold as space

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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
The Great Cicada Blitz

The Great Cicada Blitz

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In search of the sound of the Australian summer.   This article describes an interesting citizen science project to identify and classify Australian cicada species. It is suitable for Year 3-10 students learning about how the community plays a role … Continued
Shining a light on wine fraud

Shining a light on wine fraud

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New technique looks for fingerprints to prove origin. This short article tells of a new chemistry technique used to detect wine fraud. It is suitable for Year 8, 9 and 10 Chemistry students learning about elements and compounds, and the … Continued
Superconductor happy at room temperature

Superconductor happy at room temperature

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Physics first achieved under great pressure. This stimulating article shows early research into a superconductor that is efficient at a higher temperature than normal, as well as the elements it is made from. It is suitable for Year 8, 9 … Continued
Grow some spines for EchidnaCSI

Grow some spines for EchidnaCSI

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Opportunities for a little echidna detective work. This article describes a citizen science project that asks the community to submit echidna sightings. It is suitable for Year 5, 6, 7, 9, and 10 students learning about the role of native … Continued
So, how do you weigh a dinosaur?

So, how do you weigh a dinosaur?

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Turns out there are two ways to weigh a dinosaur and they’re both right. This interesting article describes two ways paleontologists weigh dinosaurs to learn about how they adapted and lived. It is suitable for Year 5 and 7 biology … Continued
School of fish: how we involved Indigenous students in our investigation of a 65,000-year-old site

School of fish: how we involved Indigenous students in our investigation of a 65,000-year-old site

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A recent program for school kids in Kakadu and West Arnhem Land, incorporating traditional knowledge and Western science, is a model for teaching Indigenous children on Country. This inspiring article is best suited to Biology students in Years 6-10 who … Continued
Can objects bruise like we do?

Can objects bruise like we do?

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Korean scientists continue the quest to make material that bruise possible. This article is well suited to Year 8 and 9 Biology students learning about the body's reaction and defence to outside environments and Year 10 Chemistry students who are … Continued
A catalyst for faster, cheaper biodiesel

A catalyst for faster, cheaper biodiesel

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New system can work with low-grade feedstock. This interesting article details an invention to use biodiesels through an innovative chemical process. It is suitable for Year 7, 8, 9, and 10 Chemisty, Physics and Earth and Science students learning about … Continued
Unlocking Universal secrets with AstroQuest

Unlocking Universal secrets with AstroQuest

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AstroQuest is calling for volunteer stargazers. This interesting article explains the citizen science project, AstroQuest. This project is suitable for years 7 and 10 Physics and Earth and Space students learning about gravity, Newtons Laws, and galaxies.   Word Count: … Continued