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  • A new ‘iron dragon’ pterosaur
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    A new ‘iron dragon’ pterosaur

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM

    A newly described species suggests that Aussie pterosaurs might have lived longer than we thought. Use both articles to show...

    Years 4-5 & 7-10
  • Earliest life found in ancient Aussie rocks
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    Earliest life found in ancient Aussie rocks

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM

    The Pilbara’s famous stromatolites finally give up their secret. This fascinating discovery could be used with students studying Biological, Chemical...

    Years 4-5, 7-8 & 10
  • Tassie devils hold clue to how cancer conceals itself
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    Tassie devils hold clue to how cancer conceals itself

    Biological SciencesSTEM

    Some human cancers use the same hiding trick. This interesting scientific development could be discussed with students in year 8...

    Years 8 & 10
  • Bringing Japan’s breakthrough cancer technology to Australia
    Video & Film

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    Bringing Japan’s breakthrough cancer technology to Australia

    Asia & Australia's Engagement with AsiaBiological SciencesChemical SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEMTechnology

    For more than 20 years Japan has used a revolutionary technology to treat cancer.  Now, Australian physicists and doctors are...

    Years 5 & 8-10
  • Monosex animal populations ‘could help prevent disease and poverty’
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    Monosex animal populations ‘could help prevent disease and poverty'

    Biological SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM

    A PhD researcher from Australia’s University of the Sunshine Coast explores the science behind sex-changing animals and the impact this...

    Years 4-10
  • Heat-resistant coral could help rescue threatened reefs
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    Heat-resistant coral could help rescue threatened reefs

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesEarth SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEMSustainability

    But it needs to survive climate change first. This article could be used with students in years 4-10 studying Biological...

    Years 4-10
  • Is forensic science reliable? It depends on the questions you ask
    Article & STEM Pack

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    Is forensic science reliable? It depends on the questions you ask

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesPhysical SciencesTechnology

    There’s certainly more to it than just applying methods or conducting tests. This article would work well with students in...

    Years 8-10
  • To create skin like a chameleon’s, watch a chameleon closely
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    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
  • A new approach to 3D printing human organs
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    A new approach to 3D printing human organs

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesSTEMTechnology

    Adding blood vessels overcomes important limitations. This article could be used to discuss ground-breaking technology, in context, with students in...

    Years 8-10
  • A simple gel could help prevent radiation burns
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    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
  • 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
  • Brainwaves detected in mini-brains grown in a dish
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    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

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