Supercharged bandages improve wound healing
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Using a new plasma coating on current wound dressings could promote the healing of chronic wounds and reduce patient suffering. This fascinating technological development could be used with Biology and Chemistry students in years 8, 9, and 10 to demonstrate … Continued

Meet Moss, the best boy helping Tassie devils find love
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“Detection dogs are the perfect intermediary between people and wildlife — they can sniff out what we can’t and communicate with us as a team.” This heartwarming story tells of an excellent use of detection dogs to help society and … Continued

Why outer space matters in a post-pandemic world
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When the COVID-19 hit the world came grinding to a halt. But the space industry, including in Australia, are leading the post-COVID wins that will help the recovery. This hopeful article shows how science continues in challenging times and highlights … Continued
A new tiny relative of dinosaurs and pterosaurs

A new tiny relative of dinosaurs and pterosaurs
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From little things sometimes very big things grow. Use this article with Year 10 Biology students to demonstrate some of the work being carried out in the natural sciences. It shows how species features and adaptations can be used to … Continued
Picturing the future of medical imaging

Picturing the future of medical imaging
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Medical imaging is undergoing massive change and according to an expert, that change is moving the industry beyond diagnosis. This article is well suited to students in years 8-12 to highlight the diversity of STEM careers and skills required in … Continued
Aboriginal artefacts reveal first ancient underwater cultural sites in Australia

Aboriginal artefacts reveal first ancient underwater cultural sites in Australia
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Aboriginal artefacts from underwater archaeological sites have been discovered off northwest Australia, and they could fill major gaps in the history of our continent. This article explores a new method of learning about Aboriginal Australia and Australians ans it best … Continued
Hungry black hole among the most massive in the Universe

Hungry black hole among the most massive in the Universe
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The massive black hole is 34 billion times the mass of our sun, and about 8,000 times bigger than the black hole at the centre of the Milky Way. Learn about this young black hole and how scientists can study … Continued
A small history of the microbiome

A small history of the microbiome
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Every year on June 27, World Microbiome Day is a chance to showcase what microbes are and their importance in health and everyday life. This brief article demonstrates the importance of an understanding of microbes and microbiomes by both scientists … Continued
Astrophysicists find the exoplanet they wanted

Astrophysicists find the exoplanet they wanted
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This exoplanet is the size of Neptune and orbiting a young star. This article demonstrates the importance of perseverance in STEM and also shows applications of Physics and Earth and Space sciences to students in years 9-12.   Word Count: … Continued
The possible reason girls are less likely to pick STEM careers

The possible reason girls are less likely to pick STEM careers
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Girls score the same in maths and science as boys, but higher in arts – this may be why they are less likely to pick STEM careers Last month, the Australian Academy of Science published a report showing the COVID-19 … Continued