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. 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
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. 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. 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, Career Profile & Video & Film Please login to favourite this article. STEM CAREERS: How Geoff went from inventing miniature medical tools to running companies Careers in STEMEngineeringSTEMSTEM in ActionTechnology Geoff Rogers is a problem solver – with a career taking him from a biomedical engineer to now running companies... Years 7-12
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
Article Please login to favourite this article. Robots will need to understand why they’re doing work Biological SciencesChemical SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEMTechnology Researchers say that robots need to know the reason why they are doing a job if they are to effectively... Years 4-10
Article Please login to favourite this article. Australian astrophysicists detect ancient star-crash Physical SciencesSpace SciencesSTEM A team of scientists have detected a star-crash in space, about 500 million years ago. This article about some impressive... Years 7-12
Article Please login to favourite this article. A ‘tsunami’ on a silicon chip Asia & Australia's Engagement with AsiaChemical SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEMTechnology Scientists in Sydney and Singapore create a world first for light waves. Use this article to show students some ground-breaking... Years 8-12
