Whip you up a diamond? No sweat

Whip you up a diamond? No sweat

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Researchers do it in the lab, at room temperature. This article is best suited for Year 7 Physics students who are learning about pressure and forces as well as Year 4, 8 and 10 Chemistry students learning about atomic structure … 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
How to live in space: what we’ve learnt from 20 years of the International Space Station

How to live in space: what we’ve learnt from 20 years of the International Space Station

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November 2 marked 20 years since the first residents arrived on the International Space Station. The orbiting habitat has been continuously occupied ever since. This fascinating article describes 20 years of life on the ISS and its importance on society. … Continued
This Show Is NOT Rubbish – Ep1: Wired for Sound

This Show Is NOT Rubbish – Ep1: Wired for Sound

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The Trash Can Man is on a mission to turn TRASH into (scientific) TREASURE! Hidden inside every pile of refuse and rejectamenta are a billion different possibilities... In this episode, Trashy creates the most extraordinary sound from a very ordinary … Continued
What creates Earth’s magnetic field?

What creates Earth’s magnetic field?

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The Earth's core works like a giant bicycle dynamo in reverse. This article is suitable for Year 4 and 6 Physics students learning about magnetism, electrical current or forces. It is also suitable for Year 9 Earth and Space students … Continued
Elements of surprise in new star study

Elements of surprise in new star study

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Carbon discovery has implications across astrophysics. This article is suitable for Year 8, 9, and 10 Chemistry and Earth and Space science students who are learning about the formation of atoms in the Universe. It is also suited to senior … Continued
To get big, grow slow

To get big, grow slow

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Whale shark females overtake the males to become the world's largest fish. This article is well suited to Biology students in years 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 10 who are learning about the lifecycle, adaptations and classification of native … Continued
Venus keeps teasing us about life

Venus keeps teasing us about life

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Phosphine gas has been detected in the atmosphere of Venus. This fascinating article is well suited to year 4-12 students who are studying any science and are interested in the needs for life and the search for life in the … Continued
Answers With… Professor Nalini Joshi

Answers With… Professor Nalini Joshi

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Professor Nalini Joshi Professor Nalini Joshi AO currently holds a Payne-Scott Professorship in Mathematics at the University of Sydney and is Vice-President of the International Mathematical Union. Her research focuses on mathematical methods to study systems that arise as universal … Continued
SCINEMA: Putting the Science in Cinema

SCINEMA: Putting the Science in Cinema

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Bring SCINEMA To Your Classroom or Livingroom SCINEMA is the largest international science film festival in the southern hemisphere, showcasing the best science feature, documentary, animated and experimental films from filmmakers around the world. You can see a selection of … Continued