8 Jul 2020

This Show Is NOT Rubbish – Ep4: This Sucks!
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The Trash Can Man is on a mission to turn TRASH into (scientific) TREASURE! Hidden inside every pile of refuse and rejectamenta are a billion different possibilities... Slurp up some spinny science as the Trash Can Man splashes the Thing … Continued
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
Microfibres are polluting the Great Barrier Reef
27 Jun 2019

Microfibres are polluting the Great Barrier Reef
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Not only majorly suffering from the effects of climate change, the Great Barrier Reef is also polluted with microplastics and fibres. This thought-provoking article could be used alongside Biological, Chemical, and Earth and Space sciences for years 4, 5, 6, … Continued
24 Jun 2019

We consume over 74,000 microplastic particles a year
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Humans consume more than 74,000 microplastic particles each year, according to a study published this week, but the impact on our health is still unclear. This shocking article could be used alongside Biological, Chemical and Earth and Space sciences for … Continued