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  • Venus keeps teasing us about life
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    Venus keeps teasing us about life

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesPhysical SciencesSpace SciencesSTEM

    Phosphine gas has been detected in the atmosphere of Venus. This fascinating article is well suited to year 4-12 students...

    Years 4-6 & 8-12
  • Predators, prey and moonlight singing
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    Predators, prey and moonlight singing

    Biological SciencesEarth SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEM

    How phases of the Moon affect native wildlife. Scientists investigate how native animals are impacted by varying levels of light....

    Years 3-7
  • Working In… ART — Astrophotographer
    Career Profile & Video & Film

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    Working In... ART — Astrophotographer

    Careers in STEMPhysical SciencesSpace SciencesSTEMTechnology

    The Working In… series compiles a selection of fascinating STEM jobs in a multitude of fields. They are designed to highlight the variety...

    Years 5 & 8-10
  • Did landscapes make land animals smart?
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    Did landscapes make land animals smart?

    Biological SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEM

    Navigating landscapes for survival could have created bigger brains. This article demonstrates how animals have evolved over time to suit...

    Years 9
  • Six easy ways to stop light pollution from harming our wildlife
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    Six easy ways to stop light pollution from harming our wildlife

    Physical SciencesSTEM

    Light pollution may be a global problem, but there are small things all of us can do to play our...

    Years 5 & 9
  • To climb, maybe robots need toes
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    To climb, maybe robots need toes

    Biological SciencesEngineeringPhysical SciencesTechnology

    Researchers watch a gecko in action, studying their toes to help the design of robots. Lots of technology has mimicked...

    Years 4-5, 7 & 10
  • Glowing dolphins: The brilliance of bioluminescence off our coasts
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    Glowing dolphins: The brilliance of bioluminescence off our coasts

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEM

    Marine biologist Vanessa Pirotta was instrumental in filming dolphins swimming in bioluminescence for the first time – and the experience...

    Years 6, 8 & 10
  • How do birds dazzle with colour and stay camouflaged?
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    How do birds dazzle with colour and stay camouflaged?

    Biological SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEM

    Researchers unravel the mystery of the colour of birds with Australasian lorikeets. This development in the understanding of bird feather...

    Years 5, 7 & 9-10
  • Scientists discover why mantis shrimps’ brains don’t explode
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    Scientists discover why mantis shrimps' brains don't explode

    Biological SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEM

    Mantis shrimp eyes collect a staggering amount of information, feeding into a tiny brain – leaving scientists wondering how they...

    Years 5-10
  • Introducing spider (inspired) cam
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    Introducing spider (inspired) cam

    Biological SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEMTechnology

    Researchers develop a small and highly effective depth sensor. Use this article to discuss with students the importance of biological...

    Years 5, 8 & 10
  • Darker eggs have their purpose
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    Darker eggs have their purpose

    Biological SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEM

    Colour helps with survival in more ways than one. Use this article with students in years 5, 7, 8, and...

    Years 5, 7-8 & 10
  • Turning sunlight into syngas
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    Turning sunlight into syngas

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesEarth SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEMTechnology

    British researchers report a new benchmark in the field of solar fuels. Use this article to demonstrate some amazing new...

    Years 7-10

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