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  • Fishy robot outswims the school
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    Fishy robot outswims the school

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesEngineeringPhysical SciencesSTEMTechnology

    Researchers build a fake fish that proves mighty fine at fin-flapping. Use this article about a technological development as an...

    Years 4-5 & 7-10
  • Heat-resistant coral could help rescue threatened reefs
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    Heat-resistant coral could help rescue threatened reefs

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesEarth SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEMSustainability

    But it needs to survive climate change first. This article could be used with students in years 4-10 studying Biological...

    Years 4-10
  • Megafauna more mega than we thought
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    Megafauna more mega than we thought

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM

    Research sheds new light on an ancient Australian marsupial giant. This interesting article would be well suited to students in...

    Years 3-7 & 10
  • Is forensic science reliable? It depends on the questions you ask
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    Is forensic science reliable? It depends on the questions you ask

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesPhysical SciencesTechnology

    There’s certainly more to it than just applying methods or conducting tests. This article would work well with students in...

    Years 8-10
  • To create skin like a chameleon’s, watch a chameleon closely
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    To create skin like a chameleon’s, watch a chameleon closely

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEMTechnology

    The way they change colour is even smarter that we thought. Use this article to discuss technological developments with students...

    Years 4-5 & 8-10
  • Federal laws are being broken as threatened species habitat continues to be destroyed
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    Federal laws are being broken as threatened species habitat continues to be destroyed

    Biological SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM

    Despite federal environmental protection laws, human activities are continuing to destroy threatened species habitat at dangerous rates. Read this short...

    Years 4, 6-7 & 9
  • The rocks below a famous crater
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    The rocks below a famous crater

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesEarth SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEM

    Geologists examine what unfolded after that asteroid hit. This fascinating article could be used with students in years 4-10 studying...

    Years 4-10
  • A new approach to 3D printing human organs
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    A new approach to 3D printing human organs

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesSTEMTechnology

    Adding blood vessels overcomes important limitations. This article could be used to discuss ground-breaking technology, in context, with students in...

    Years 8-10
  • GM Crops: to ban or not to ban? That’s not the question
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    GM Crops: to ban or not to ban? That's not the question

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesEarth SciencesEngineeringSTEM

    With two states making different decisions on genetically modified crops, researchers say conversations need to move past simply being “for”...

    Years 4 & 6-10
  • A simple gel could help prevent radiation burns
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    A simple gel could help prevent radiation burns

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEMTechnology

    A gel dressing could be used to prevent skin burns – a painful side effect from radiation therapy. This short...

    Years 8-10
  • Why are most of the fossils we find male?
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    Why are most of the fossils we find male?

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM

    Scientists have discovered that most of the fossils they dig up are male – it sounds strange, but the explanation...

    Years 4-5, 7-8 & 10
  • If you’re a vole, beware white owls when it’s full moon
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    If you’re a vole, beware white owls when it’s full moon

    Biological SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM

    Light-reflecting plumage tricks their prey. This article would be useful for students in year 3, 5, 7, and 10 studying...

    Years 3, 5, 7 & 10

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