Answers With… Alan Joyce

Answers With… Alan Joyce
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Alan Joyce AC Mr Joyce has been CEO and Managing Director of the Qantas Group since November 2008, overseeing the biggest transformation of the airline since it was privatised in 1995. He was previously the founding CEO of Jetstar. He … Continued
Answers With… Dr Catriona Wallace

Answers With… Dr Catriona Wallace
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Dr Catriona Wallace Dr Catriona Wallace is the Founder and Executive Director of Artificial Intelligence FinTech and ASX Listed company Flamingo Ai, provider of Machine Learning based Cognitive Virtual Assistant technologies. Catriona has a PhD in Organisational Behaviour: Human Technology … Continued
Answers With… Professor Lyn Beazley

Answers With… Professor Lyn Beazley
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Professor Lyn Beazley AO Professor Beazley was Western Australia’s Chief Scientist from 2006 to 2013 and the State’s Australian of the Year in 2015. A neuroscientist, her research at the University of WA focused on recovery from brain damage, emphasising … Continued
Answers With… Professor Alex Zelinsky

Answers With… Professor Alex Zelinsky
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Professor Alex Zelinsky Professor Alex Zelinsky AO is the Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Newcastle. His scientific career includes working as a computer scientist, systems engineer and roboticist and spans innovation, science and technology, research, commercial start-ups and … Continued
Astronomers find a small black hole. Or a giant neutron star.

Astronomers find a small black hole. Or a giant neutron star.
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Word Count: 761 Discovery touches on two of the key questions in astrophysics. This article would be suited to students in years 7, 8, 9, and 10, as well as those in senior secondary, studying Earth and Space, Physical and … Continued
Charge a car in just 10 minutes?

Charge a car in just 10 minutes?
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Word Count: 348 It’s possible say the engineers behind a new lithium battery. This article could be great to show students a contextual application of their understanding of Chemical and Physical Sciences for years 6, 8, 9, and 10. It … Continued
Introducing spider (inspired) cam

Introducing spider (inspired) cam
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Word Count / Video Length: 345 / 0:33 mins Researchers develop a small and highly effective depth sensor. Use this article to discuss with students the importance of biological adaptations in the development of new technology. It would be suited … Continued
Darker eggs have their purpose

Darker eggs have their purpose
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Word Count: 362 Colour helps with survival in more ways than one. Use this article with students in years 5, 7, 8, and 10 studying Biological or Physical Sciences. It would be particularly suited to those with an interest in … Continued
How mammals inherited the Earth

How mammals inherited the Earth
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Word Count: 508 Scientists map out first million years of life after the dinosaurs. This fascinating article would be well suited to students in years 4, 6, 8, 9, and 10 studying Biological or Earth and Space Sciences. The internet … Continued
Naming a NASA Mars Rover can change your life

Naming a NASA Mars Rover can change your life
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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