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  • What happens in a virology lab?
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    What happens in a virology lab?

    Biological SciencesSTEM

    Virology labs help us learn all about viruses – but what goes on behind the pressurised doors? This resource is...

    Years 8 & 10
  • How evolution engineered nature’s underwater acrobats
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    How evolution engineered nature’s underwater acrobats

    Biological SciencesEngineeringPhysical SciencesSTEMTechnology

    Swim like a sea lion, splash like a seal. This fascinating article discusses how biology and engineering have come together...

    Years 4-5, 7 & 10
  • Scientists get closer to the origins of gold
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    Scientists get closer to the origins of gold

    Chemical SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM

    Scientists may have solved a question that has baffled humans since ancient times – where did gold come from?  This...

    Years 8-9 & 11-12
  • How did we get here: Megafauna murder mystery
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    How did we get here: Megafauna murder mystery

    Biological SciencesSTEM

    Who dunnit? What led to the extinction of our megafauna? Find out who the suspects are in this episode of...

    Years 4, 6-7 & 10
  • Features of Antarctic Animals
    Student Activity

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    Features of Antarctic Animals

    Antarctic ScienceBiological SciencesSTEM

    What characteristics or features do groups of Antarctic animals have? What is the difference between a mammal, bird and fish?...

    Years 3
  • Glowing, colour-changing polymer
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    Glowing, colour-changing polymer

    Chemical SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEM

    Scientists design a polymer that changes colour depending on its length. Explore applications of manufacturing molecules with senior Chemistry students...

    Years 9-12
  • Blood droplets travel in all directions in crime scenes
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    Blood droplets travel in all directions in crime scenes

    Chemical SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEM

    New analysis examines the physics of blood from close-range gunshot wounds. This resource is best suited to students in Years...

    Years 7-9
  • If you love both art and science, you can be a scientific illustrator
    Career Profile & Video & Film

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    If you love both art and science, you can be a scientific illustrator

    Careers in STEMSTEM

    What is a scientific illustrator? Observation, patience and attention to detail are skills necessary for both art and science. In...

    Years 7-10
  • COSMOS Briefing: The Future of Food
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    COSMOS Briefing: The Future of Food

    Biological SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM in ActionSustainability

    What will our food look like in the future? Rachel Burton, from the University of Adelaide, and Angela Pattison, from...

    Years 4, 7 & 9-10
  • Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome
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    Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome

    Biological SciencesSTEM

    Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome (or PCOS for short) is many things, but well understood is not one of them. To...

    Years 8
  • The right shoes help athletes run faster
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    The right shoes help athletes run faster

    Biological SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEMTechnology

    New shoe technology can drop marathon times by 2 minutes. Learn how STEM can help athletes in this resource for...

    Years 4, 7 & 10
  • EXPLAINER: What is radiometric dating?
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    EXPLAINER: What is radiometric dating?

    Chemical SciencesSTEM in Action

    Dive headfirst into the weird world of dating by radioactive decay.

    Years 9-10

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