15 Feb 2022

When the Mattress King met the Queen of Waste
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You're likely to have spotted an old mattress slumbering by the roadside, and they're an environmental nightmare. Here are two Australian's with an innovative solution. Learn how old mattresses can be recycled into household benchtops, splashbacks and flooring in this … Continued
Exploring history through a 2000-year ice core
24 Nov 2021

Exploring history through a 2000-year ice core
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Antarctic scientists have analysed a 2000-year ice core record to find the link between Australian drought and greenhouse gases. Learn about Antarctic science and how research there impacts Australia in this resource for Year 8 and 10 Chemistry and Earth … Continued
Making Water in the Antarctic Desert
3 Nov 2021

Making Water in the Antarctic Desert
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The Antarctic ice sheet holds about 90 percent of Earth’s fresh water in 30 million cubic kilometres of ice. But there’s not a drop to drink, unless you pour some serious energy into making it. This resource is best suited … Continued
The Chemistry of Soap
7 Jun 2021

The Chemistry of Soap
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A few minor cosmetic tweaks aside, the basic recipe for soap has endured for millennia. Jacinta Bowler looks at its literal love-hate relationship with water, its potency against a planet-busting virus, and why any attempts to improve upon it just … Continued
13 May 2021

An answer to the clean water crisis?
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UniSA researchers refine solar evaporation for clean water tech. This resource shows how scientists are using their understanding of Chemistry, Earth Science and Physics to design technology to help society. It is best suited to students in Years 5, 7, … Continued
22 Jan 2021

Meet our Indigenous researcher: Marlee Hutton
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To honour Australia’s history, from 18 to 26 January, Education – RiAus will be exclusively publishing content by and about First Nations Australians. These resources will look back at our favourite pieces from 2020 and also provide new content and … Continued
30 Nov 2020

Keep cool like a camel
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The two-layer thing may work for technology too. This fascinating article shows an efficient cooling technology that combines chemistry with the biology of camels in the desert. It is suitable for Year 6 Biology students learning about how camels survive … Continued
29 Oct 2020

Wine with a touch of Eucalyptus?
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The science of Indigenous Australian fermentation. This article is suitable for Year 7 and 8 Biology students learning about wine or Indigenous agricultural science, and Year 7, 8, 9 and 10 Chemistry students learning about fermentation and organic compounds.   … Continued
9 Jul 2020

Working in Forensics — Chemist
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The Working In… series compiles a selection of fascinating STEM jobs in a multitude of fields. They are designed to highlight the variety of STEM careers available to students that they may not have considered, or been aware of before now. Find out … Continued
Working In Forensics – Toxicologist
9 Jul 2020

Working In Forensics – Toxicologist
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The Working In… series compiles a selection of fascinating STEM jobs in a multitude of fields. They are designed to highlight the variety of STEM careers available to students that they may not have considered, or been aware of before now. Find out … Continued