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Maths in action

Maths in action

  • Mathematics of scale: big, small and everything in between
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    Mathematics of scale: big, small and everything in between

    Mathematical SciencesBiological SciencesChemical SciencesPhysical SciencesSpace SciencesSTEM

    Fractals are a critical tool for measuring and understanding the mathematics of scale. This intriguing article works well with all...

    Years 8-10
  • Dig this: echidnas tackle climate change
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    Dig this: echidnas tackle climate change

    Biological SciencesEarth SciencesMathematical SciencesSustainability

    Researchers have found that a tiny echidna moves 8 trailer-loads of soil a year, helping tackle climate change. Learn about...

    Years 3-8 & 10
  • How modelling helped our COVID response
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    How modelling helped our COVID response

    Biological SciencesMathematical SciencesSTEM

    Modelling is a term that is well known by scientists but has only recently been making headlines. So what does...

    Years 8-10
  • COSMOS Magazine: The Amazing Concept of Gravito-Electromagnetism
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    COSMOS Magazine: The Amazing Concept of Gravito-Electromagnetism

    Mathematical SciencesPhysical Sciences

    How mathematics enables physicists to speak, and understand,, invent and develop new technologies.

    Years 9-12
  • COSMOS Magazine: Blossom Theory
    Article & Student Activity

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    COSMOS Magazine: Blossom Theory

    Biological SciencesMathematical Sciences

    For maths YouTube sensation Toby Hendy, inspiration definitely exists, but it has to find you walking. This fascinating article explains...

    Years 10-12
  • Answers With… Professor Nalini Joshi

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    Answers With... Professor Nalini Joshi

    Careers in STEMMathematical SciencesTechnology

    Professor Nalini Joshi Professor Nalini Joshi AO currently holds a Payne-Scott Professorship in Mathematics at the University of Sydney and...

    Years 8-12
  • Can maths pick a dinosaur’s sex?
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    Can maths pick a dinosaur's sex?

    Mathematical SciencesBiological SciencesSTEM

    Palaeontologists show a dinosaur’s sex can be more accurately estimated using a statistical model to analyse differences. This short article...

    Years 5, 7 & 10
  • Is mathematics real? A viral TikTok video raises a legitimate question with exciting answers
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    Is mathematics real? A viral TikTok video raises a legitimate question with exciting answers

    Mathematical SciencesSTEM

    Mathematics lecturer Daniel Mansfield tackles this challenging question, similar to those often asked to educators by their students (alongside “what’s...

    Years 7-12
  • Working In… MATHEMATICS — Roboticist
    Career Profile & Video & Film

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    Working In... MATHEMATICS — Roboticist

    Careers in STEMEngineeringMathematical Sciences

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

    Years 7-10
  • Working in Maths — Medical Modeller
    Career Profile & Video & Film

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    Working in Maths — Medical Modeller

    Careers in STEMBiological SciencesMathematical SciencesSTEM

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

    Years 8-10
  • Working in Maths — Medical Data Compiler
    Career Profile & Video & Film

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    Working in Maths — Medical Data Compiler

    Biological SciencesCareers in STEMMathematical SciencesSTEM

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

    Years 8-10
  • The mystique of mathematics shown in 5 beautiful maths phenomena
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    The mystique of mathematics shown in 5 beautiful maths phenomena

    Mathematical SciencesSTEM

    From fractals to The Golden Ratio – there’s plenty of beauty to find in maths, and even more maths to...

    Years 7-10

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