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  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • This Australian invention could fix our recycling crisis
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    This Australian invention could fix our recycling crisis

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesEarth SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEMTechnology

    A technology that recycles waste into clothing and building products could be the answer to Australia’s crippling waste crisis. This...

    Years 4-10

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