Professional Learning, Student Activity & Video & Film Please login to favourite this article. Tutorial: Brian Cox on black holes Physical SciencesSpace SciencesSTEM In the past few years, we’ve entered a new age of astronomy – now we can watch black holes collide, and see the... Years 11-12
Article Please login to favourite this article. 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
Article Please login to favourite this article. 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
Article Please login to favourite this article. 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
Article Please login to favourite this article. How fast can a human cycle? Physical SciencesSTEMTechnology With aerodynamic help, 300 kilometres an hour seems easily within reach. This article could be used to help students identify... Years 4, 7-8 & 10-12
Article Please login to favourite this article. 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
Article Please login to favourite this article. 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
Career Profile & Video & Film Please login to favourite this article. 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
Article Please login to favourite this article. 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
Article Please login to favourite this article. 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
Article Please login to favourite this article. 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
Article Please login to favourite this article. 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
