New insights into habitability of Venus

New insights into habitability of Venus
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Word Count: 582 Study finds lava flow didn’t contain water as previously thought. Use this article with students to demonstrate how scientific understanding changes over time depending on the evidence available at that time. This would be suited to students … Continued
Richard is a toxic pollution fighting hero

Richard is a toxic pollution fighting hero
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Richard Fuller is fighting to reduce toxic pollution around the world, improving the lives of millions of people. This career profile could be used with students in years 4, 6, 7, 9, and 10 studying Biological and Earth and Space … Continued
How do scientists know evolution is real?

How do scientists know evolution is real?
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Word Count: 791 The idea of evolution – that species change and evolve over time – is the foundation of biology. But how do scientists actually know it’s real? Use this article with students to discuss evolution by natural selection … Continued
Infrared imaging promises new insight into Plato

Infrared imaging promises new insight into Plato
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Word Count: 509 Ancient Greek text thought lost to age, ash and glue recovered through new approach. Use this article with students in years 6, 8, 9, and 10 to discover the vast amount of Chemistry and Physical science knowledge … Continued
The engineer using nanotechnology to mend broken hearts

The engineer using nanotechnology to mend broken hearts
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Word Count / Video Length: 956 / 4:33 mins Hossein Tavassoli is working to mend broken hearts using an incredible nanotech breakthrough – and he wants to tell the world. Use this article and video with students to inspire them … Continued
Quantum computing milestone excites scientists

Quantum computing milestone excites scientists
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Word Count: 880 But quantum computers are still a dream. Use this article with senior students who have an interest in future technology in the field of Physics and Chemistry. The internet of thoughts is coming | Cosmos Space tourism … Continued

A new ‘iron dragon’ pterosaur
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Word Count: 403 and 720 A newly described species suggests that Aussie pterosaurs might have lived longer than we thought. Use both articles to show students the scientific developments around fossils and evolution happening in Australia. It would be suited … Continued
Biophilia: the concept of nature in design

Biophilia: the concept of nature in design
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Word Count / Video Length: 248 / 8:45 mins By using biophilia and adding nature into our urban landscape designs, we could do wonders for our physical and mental health. This beautiful video and secondary article could be used to … Continued
A safe way to clean up oil spills

A safe way to clean up oil spills
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Word Count / Video Length: 606 / 0:54 mins Aussie researchers have developed a new, low-cost foam to safely and quickly clean up oil spills. Discuss this amazing development with students in years 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 … Continued
How Craig turned his engineering job into economic modelling

How Craig turned his engineering job into economic modelling
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Word Count: 746 From engineering to economic modelling, a career in STEM can lead to a range of different opportunities. This article would be useful for promoting careers in STEM and would be suited to all sciences for years 7, … Continued