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  • Brainwaves detected in mini-brains grown in a dish
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    Brainwaves detected in mini-brains grown in a dish

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEM

    Algorithm can’t distinguish them from premature babies. This complex but fascinating article would be suited to students studying Biological, Chemical...

    Years 8-12
  • Energy harvesting smart fabrics are one step closer thanks to lasers
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    Energy harvesting smart fabrics are one step closer thanks to lasers

    Chemical SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEM

    The next generation of waterproof smart fabrics will be laser printed and made in minutes. This short article about an...

    Years 4, 6 & 8-10
  • Ape-like face of early human ancestor revealed
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    Ape-like face of early human ancestor revealed

    Biological SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM

    Nearly complete skull from Ethiopia raises questions about our evolution. This interesting article would be suited to students in year...

    Years 3-5, 7-8 & 10
  • Charles Camarda on becoming an astronaut
    Career Profile & Video & Film

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    Charles Camarda on becoming an astronaut

    Biological SciencesCareers in STEMChemical SciencesEngineeringMathematical SciencesPhysical SciencesSpace SciencesSTEMTechnology

    Charles Camarda encourages students to explore, adventure and fail; this is an excellent film to enthuse and excite students. This...

    Years 4-10
  • No, the pumice raft isn’t going to save the Great Barrier Reef
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    No, the pumice raft isn’t going to save the Great Barrier Reef

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM

    A volcanic pumice raft has set sail for Australia, with some hoping it will bring millions of new and healthy...

    Years 4 & 6-10
  • Can we be immortal digitally?
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    Can we be immortal digitally?

    Biological SciencesEarth SciencesSTEMTechnology

    This article explores the idea of ‘Virternity’ and the concept of humans being able to digitally immortalize themselves. This technology-based...

    Years 7-10
  • Seaweed cow chow prevents bovine burps
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    Seaweed cow chow prevents bovine burps

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM

    Researchers have found that a common seaweed could reduce cow burps, and Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions by 10 per cent....

    Years 4 & 6-10
  • Aussie experts respond to report we’re all drinking microplastics
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    Aussie experts respond to report we’re all drinking microplastics

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM

    Aussie and Kiwi experts have their say on a new report that has brought microplastics back into the spotlight, finding...

    Years 7-9
  • Lifting the lid on primate brains
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    Lifting the lid on primate brains

    Biological SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM

    Rare find provides important evolutionary clues. This article would be suited to students in years 4, 5, 7, 8, and...

    Years 4-5, 7-8 & 10
  • Did scientists just detect a black hole eating a neutron star?
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    Did scientists just detect a black hole eating a neutron star?

    Chemical SciencesPhysical SciencesSpace SciencesSTEM

    In a world-first, scientists believe they have detected a black hole swallowing a neutron star – an event that happened...

    Years 7-10
  • Inventing a breath test to detect diseases
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    Inventing a breath test to detect diseases

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEMTechnology

    A breath test that could diagnose 22 different diseases, including cancer, is one stop closer thanks to an Australian scientist....

    Years 8-10
  • There’s plenty of room, but no atmosphere
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    There’s plenty of room, but no atmosphere

    Biological SciencesPhysical SciencesSpace SciencesSTEM

    Exoplanet still has a few things to offer, however. This article on the study of the atmosphere of an exo-planet...

    Years 5 & 7-10

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