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  • Lisa Harvey-Smith: Smashing galaxies and gender stereotypes
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    Lisa Harvey-Smith: Smashing galaxies and gender stereotypes

    Biological SciencesCareers in STEMChemical SciencesPhysical SciencesSpace SciencesSTEMTechnology

    Australia’s first Women in STEM Ambassador, Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith, discusses the future of astrophysics, the importance of science communication and...

    Years 4-12
  • Honeybees get the concept of symbols as numbers
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    Honeybees get the concept of symbols as numbers

    Biological SciencesSTEM

    We know that bees can understand zero and do basic math. But now a new study shows they may be...

    Years 5-6 & 8-10
  • NASA is going back to Titan, looking for signs of life
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    NASA is going back to Titan, looking for signs of life

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesEngineeringPhysical SciencesSpace SciencesSTEMTechnology

    Cheers erupt as plans for the Dragonfly rover are unveiled. Inspire students with this article by discussing the future of...

    Years 5-10
  • Earth 2.0: same same, but better
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    Earth 2.0: same same, but better

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesPhysical SciencesSpace SciencesSTEM

    Astrobiologists are thinking beyond just finding a near twin. This thought-provoking article would be well suited to all sciences from...

    Years 6-10
  • For food production, diversity brings strength
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    For food production, diversity brings strength

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM

    Mathematical research suggests that when it comes to growing crops, more is more. This short article provides students with a...

    Years 6-10
  • Dung beetles use sky and wind to find direction
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    Dung beetles use sky and wind to find direction

    Biological SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM

    It takes a surprisingly complex set of inputs to roll a ball of poo in a straight line. This compelling...

    Years 4-9
  • Bacteria helps robot to get a grip
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    Bacteria helps robot to get a grip

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesEngineeringPhysical SciencesSTEMTechnology

    A robot with a handful of e.coli can do things other robots can’t. This groundbreaking research should provide students with...

    Years 8-10
  • Microfibres are polluting the Great Barrier Reef
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    Microfibres are polluting the Great Barrier Reef

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM

    Not only majorly suffering from the effects of climate change, the Great Barrier Reef is also polluted with microplastics and...

    Years 4-9
  • Branching out: Making graphene from gum trees
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    Branching out: Making graphene from gum trees

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesEarth SciencesSTEMTechnology

    Researchers have developed a cost-effective and eco-friendly way of producing graphene using one of Australia’s most abundant resources – eucalyptus...

    Years 7-10
  • Big Questions: Cancer
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    Big Questions: Cancer

    Biological SciencesSTEM

    What is cancer – the deadly disease that affects the lives of millions of people around the world each year?...

    Years 8 & 10
  • We consume over 74,000 microplastic particles a year
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    We consume over 74,000 microplastic particles a year

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM

    Humans consume more than 74,000 microplastic particles each year, according to a study published this week, but the impact on...

    Years 4 & 6-9
  • Need some STEM inspiration?
    Article, Professional Learning & STEM Pack

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    Need some STEM inspiration?

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesEarth SciencesPhysical SciencesSpace SciencesSTEM

    Australia is on track to boost girls’ participation in STEM, but we need to move much faster. It’s a matter...

    Years 1-10

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