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. 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
Article Please login to favourite this article. 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
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
Article Please login to favourite this article. 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
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 & Video & Film Please login to favourite this article. 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
Article & Video & Film Please login to favourite this article. 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
Article & Video & Film Please login to favourite this article. 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
Article Please login to favourite this article. 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
