28 May 2021

How evolution engineered nature’s underwater acrobats
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Swim like a sea lion, splash like a seal. This fascinating article discusses how biology and engineering have come together to learn about the evolution of seals. It is best suited to students in Years 4, 5, 7 and 10 … Continued
27 May 2021

Where do meteorites come from?
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We tracked hundreds of fireballs streaking through the sky to find out where meteorites started their journey. This resource is best suited to students in Years 5, 7 and 10 who are learning about the Solar System, space exploration, forces … Continued
20 May 2021

Blood droplets travel in all directions in crime scenes
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New analysis examines the physics of blood from close-range gunshot wounds. This resource is best suited to students in Years 7, 8 and 9 who are learning about forces and particles. The article shows an application of Physics and Chemistry … Continued
14 May 2021

The right shoes help athletes run faster
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New shoe technology can drop marathon times by 2 minutes. Learn how STEM can help athletes in this resource for Year 7-10 students. The article describes how researchers have investigated the technology in running shoes to understand why athletes are … Continued
30 Apr 2021

Ten things to take on your next trip to space
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What do you need to make life aboard the ISS bearable – even pleasant? Learn how scientists are applying their understanding of Earth and Space, Physics and Biology to plan each trip to space in this resource for Year 5, … Continued
12 Mar 2021

How a baby T-Rex bites
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Researchers use 3D modelling to examine the jaws of different-sized tyrannosaurs. This resource is best suited to Biology and Physics students in Years 4, 7 and 10 who are learning about adaptations or forces and are interested in dinosaurs like … Continued
1 Mar 2021

Hold on, that’s why we have fingerprints
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Researchers explore the ridges of our fingerprints, wet and dry. This resource is best suited to Year 4 Physics students who are learning about friction and Year 5 Biology students learning about specific adaptations. Word Count: 400 Credit: John M … Continued
23 Feb 2021

Power Hiking Backpack
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Researchers have developed a backpack that will share the load. This short article describes an innovative new technology that could assist athletes, explorers and disaster rescuers. The resource is best suited to Year 8 and 10 Physics students learning about … Continued
17 Feb 2021

Snakey sine waves
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The physics of sidewinder snake movement. This article is best suited to Year 9 Physics students to combine an understanding of Physics and Biology. It looks at how specific snakes have adaptations that allow them to move in the motion … Continued
7 Dec 2020

So, why a cone-shaped meteorite?
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It’s just the physics of flight, mathematicians suggest. This short article discusses why a meteorite is often cone-shaped by looking at how the forces and energy they experience shape them. It is suitable for Year 7, 8 and 10 Physics … Continued