We’re not ready for a looming cyber-emergency
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Word Count: 866 We haven’t been able to keep up with advancing technologies, and the cyber-threat they pose to our security. With rapidly advancing technologies requiring more people than ever, skilled in the field of cyber-security, students should consider the … Continued
Holy galloping ants

Holy galloping ants
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Word Count: 651 The Saharan silver ant clocks up record speeds over blistering hot sands. This article could be used to demonstrate an application of specific adaptations to students in years 5, 8, 9, and 10. Contextual maths and activity … Continued
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
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
Clean energy technology is drawing inspiration from nature

Clean energy technology is drawing inspiration from nature
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Word Count: 1574 By observing how plants, animals and even mud behave, renewable energy innovators are uncovering new ideas. Use this interesting article with students in years 4 – 10 studying any science. It would be particularly suited to those … Continued

Monosex animal populations ‘could help prevent disease and poverty’
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Word Count: 776 A PhD researcher from Australia’s University of the Sunshine Coast explores the science behind sex-changing animals and the impact this could have on society. The article would be suited to students in years 4 to 12, studying … Continued

To create skin like a chameleon’s, watch a chameleon closely
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Topics: Biological Sciences - Cells, Living Things Chemical Sciences - Solids/Liquids/Gases Physical Sciences - Energy Additional: Careers, Technology, Engineering. Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences - Diversity and Evolution, Form and Function Chemical Sciences - Properties of Matter Physical Sciences - … Continued
A new approach to 3D printing human organs

A new approach to 3D printing human organs
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Topics: Biological Sciences - Cells, The Body, Genetics Chemical Sciences - Atoms Additional: Careers, Technology, Engineering. Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences - Form and Function Chemical Sciences - Properties of Matter, Change of Matter Years: 8, 9, 10 The internet … Continued
Australia, US and Brazil lead the world in weakening national parks

Australia, US and Brazil lead the world in weakening national parks
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Topics: Biological Sciences - Ecosystems Earth and Space Sciences - Renewable/ Non-Renewable Resources, The Changing Earth Additional: Careers, Maths Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences - Interdependence and Ecosystems Earth and Space Sciences - The Earth's Surface Years: 4, 6, 7 … Continued
Working in health – vaccination research

Working in health – vaccination research
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Topics: Biological Sciences – Cells; The Body Additional: Careers; Maths; Work Studies Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences - Form and Function; Diversity and Evolution Years: 7, 8, 9, 10 Video length: 4:16m Dan's work involves researching  potential vaccines for a … Continued