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Chemical Sciences

Chemical Sciences

  • Synthesis of ATP
    SCINEMA, Student Activity & Video & Film

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    Synthesis of ATP

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEM

    A visualisation of the molecular mechanisms that power your cells and tissues, converting food and air into the flow of...

    Years 8
  • COSMOS Magazine: Aurora Traditions of the First Australians
    Article & Student Activity

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    COSMOS Magazine: Aurora Traditions of the First Australians

    Aboriginal + Torres Strait Islander Histories & CulturesChemical SciencesEarth & Space SciencesPhysical SciencesSpace Sciences

    The Southern Lights of the Aurora Australis are writ large in the storytelling traditions of Indigenous Australians, write Krystal De...

    Years 6-9
  • Reversible fabric keeps you warm or cool on demand
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    Reversible fabric keeps you warm or cool on demand

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEM

    The fabric with a neat party trick – wear it one way and it keeps you warm, but flip it...

    Years 8-10
  • This planet literally has an iron sky
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    This planet literally has an iron sky

    Chemical SciencesSpace SciencesSTEM

    Iron and titanium have been found in the atmosphere of the super-hot giant exoplanet, KELT-9b. Learn how scientists use chemistry...

    Years 8 & 10
  • Turning mirrors into windows using nanotechnology
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    Turning mirrors into windows using nanotechnology

    Chemical SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEMTechnology

    By combining materials science, physics and engineering, scientists have designed a new nano material that can reflect or transmit light...

    Years 8-10
  • D.I.Y Science – Make your own Rocket
    Student Activity & Video & Film

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    D.I.Y Science - Make your own Rocket

    Chemical SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEM

    The D.I.Y. Science series contains some of our favourite experiments for kids to try at home. They are designed to...

    Years 7-10
  • A life changing protein
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    A life changing protein

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesEarth SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEM

    As climate change affects agricultural crops, research into increasing the rates of photosynthesis could help to feed an ever-growing world...

    Years 7-10
  • A new world of plasma screens?
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    A new world of plasma screens?

    Chemical SciencesEarth SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEMSTEM in ActionSustainability

    The fourth state of matter can make cheap, smart, waste-free screen components. Learn about touchscreen technology, states of matter, compounds...

    Years 7-8 & 10
  • Catalysts can change the world
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    Catalysts can change the world

    Chemical SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEM

    It is possible to step towards a sustainable world – you just have to be clever with the chemistry, says...

    Years 10-12
  • Ammonia: Australia’s next massive energy export
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    Ammonia: Australia's next massive energy export

    Chemical SciencesEarth SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEMTechnology

    Australian researchers try to solve the energy problem by investigating ammonia. This resource is best suited to Year 7, 8,...

    Years 7-10
  • How animal life started on Earth
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    How animal life started on Earth

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM

    Researchers in Australia have solved the mystery of how animal life first appeared on Earth. This clip not only explains...

    Years 4, 6 & 8-10
  • COSMOS Magazine: The Chemistry of Soap
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    COSMOS Magazine: The Chemistry of Soap

    Biological SciencesChemical Sciences

    A few minor cosmetic tweaks aside, the basic recipe for soap has endured for millennia. Jacinta Bowler looks at its...

    Years 7-10

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