23 Aug 2019

Aussie experts respond to report we’re all drinking microplastics
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Aussie and Kiwi experts have their say on a new report that has brought microplastics back into the spotlight, finding that we’re all likely consuming them through drinking water. This article would be suited to students in year 7, 8, … Continued
Did scientists just detect a black hole eating a neutron star?
21 Aug 2019

Did scientists just detect a black hole eating a neutron star?
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In a world-first, scientists believe they have detected a black hole swallowing a neutron star – an event that happened 8,550 million trillion kilometres from Earth. This fascinating article would be best suited to year 10 students studying Earth and … Continued
20 Aug 2019

Inventing a breath test to detect diseases
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A breath test that could diagnose 22 different diseases, including cancer, is one stop closer thanks to an Australian scientist. This article about this incredible and innovative technology would be suited to students in year 8, 9, and 10 studying … Continued
This Australian invention could fix our recycling crisis
19 Aug 2019

This Australian invention could fix our recycling crisis
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A technology that recycles waste into clothing and building products could be the answer to Australia’s crippling waste crisis. This article could be used to demonstrate some innovative STEM technology, invented in Australia, to students in years 4, 5, 6, … Continued
16 Aug 2019

Robots will need to understand why they’re doing work
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Researchers say that robots need to know the reason why they are doing a job if they are to effectively and safely work alongside people in the near future. This thought-provoking article highlights some of the issues of future STEM … Continued
STELR STEM Career Awareness – A Day in the Life
15 Aug 2019

STELR STEM Career Awareness – A Day in the Life
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Find out about the different STEM careers involved during a day in the life of a 7-year-old. This short video and corresponding activity would be well suited to students looking to raise their STEM career awareness in years 2 - 10. … Continued
Lost volcanoes found among oil and gas
14 Aug 2019

Lost volcanoes found among oil and gas
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Scientists make unexpected Jurassic discovery under central Australia. This brief article could be used for years 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 studying any science to show them the new STEM discoveries happening right now in Australia. Word Count: … Continued
Australian astrophysicists detect ancient star-crash
24 Jul 2019

Australian astrophysicists detect ancient star-crash
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A team of scientists have detected a star-crash in space, about 500 million years ago. This article about some impressive technology would be suited to Earth and Space and Physical Sciences for years 7, 8, 9, and 10 as well … Continued
22 Jul 2019

A ‘tsunami’ on a silicon chip
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Scientists in Sydney and Singapore create a world first for light waves. Use this article to show students some ground-breaking new technology made possible due to STEM knowledge and understanding. It would work well alongside Chemical and Physical sciences for … Continued
Australian astronomers track down the source of elusive fast radio burst
3 Jul 2019

Australian astronomers track down the source of elusive fast radio burst
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Using the astronomy equivalent of a live action replay, an Australian team have tracked the source of a one-off fast radio burst to a galaxy 3.6 billion light years away. This scientific article demonstrates the importance of technology in science … Continued