Science photo contest for SA schools

Science photo contest for SA schools

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Look through the lens at the science your students are passionate about. Year 9 Claudia Coggan has already submitted her entry to Flinders University's photo competition – “Science is everywhere. It’s in nature, agriculture and the impact of world food … Continued
Aboriginal artefacts reveal first ancient underwater cultural sites in Australia

Aboriginal artefacts reveal first ancient underwater cultural sites in Australia

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Aboriginal artefacts from underwater archaeological sites have been discovered off northwest Australia, and they could fill major gaps in the history of our continent. This article explores a new method of learning about Aboriginal Australia and Australians ans it best … Continued
5 Australian books that can help young people understand their place in the world

5 Australian books that can help young people understand their place in the world

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Some great Australian reads for your students over the break. It is important for young people to read literature that reflects their own life and also expands their experiences of the world from shutterstock.com     Alfred Tatum, a US … Continued
Hungry black hole among the most massive in the Universe

Hungry black hole among the most massive in the Universe

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The massive black hole is 34 billion times the mass of our sun, and about 8,000 times bigger than the black hole at the centre of the Milky Way. Learn about this young black hole and how scientists can study … Continued
A small history of the microbiome

A small history of the microbiome

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Every year on June 27, World Microbiome Day is a chance to showcase what microbes are and their importance in health and everyday life. This brief article demonstrates the importance of an understanding of microbes and microbiomes by both scientists … Continued
Astrophysicists find the exoplanet they wanted

Astrophysicists find the exoplanet they wanted

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This exoplanet is the size of Neptune and orbiting a young star. This article demonstrates the importance of perseverance in STEM and also shows applications of Physics and Earth and Space sciences to students in years 9-12.   Word Count: … Continued
The possible reason girls are less likely to pick STEM careers

The possible reason girls are less likely to pick STEM careers

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Girls score the same in maths and science as boys, but higher in arts – this may be why they are less likely to pick STEM careers Last month, the Australian Academy of Science published a report showing the COVID-19 … Continued
Feral cats are being outsmarted by this adorable species

Feral cats are being outsmarted by this adorable species

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Feral cats wreak havoc on native wildlife, but researchers have found one marsupial that can outsmart the prowling predators in a deadly game of hide and seek. This article is suitable for Biology students in years 1, 4, and 7 … Continued
What climbing some of the world’s highest mountains taught heart researcher Nikki Bart

What climbing some of the world’s highest mountains taught heart researcher Nikki Bart

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“Mountaineering gives you the opportunity to challenge yourself and think outside the box – this experience helps me think laterally in the lab.” This fascinating article provides an insight into the work done by cardiologist, Dr Nikki Bart. It is … Continued
Dinosaur footprints show predators as big as a T. rex stomped across Australia 160 million years ago

Dinosaur footprints show predators as big as a T. rex stomped across Australia 160 million years ago

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The dinosaur footprints of the “formidable” species is the first evidence of a large predatory dinosaur living in ancient Australia. This article explains a fossil find that was made in Australia up to 90 years ago, including how it was … Continued