Article Please login to favourite this article. 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
Article Please login to favourite this article. A solar chimney that saves lives and energy Chemical SciencesEarth SciencesPhysical SciencesTechnology This solar chimney can slash energy costs and now research reveals it could also help save lives in a building... Years 6-8 & 10
Collection, Professional Learning & Student Activity Please login to favourite this article. Best of... Gravity Physical SciencesSTEM Our best of series, published each week, collates our favourite and most popular resources for a particular topic. This week:... Years 7 & 10
STEM Pack, Student Activity & Teacher Resource Please login to favourite this article. STEM Pack 10: Climate Change Biological SciencesCareers in STEMChemical SciencesEarth SciencesPhysical SciencesSustainability Students explore the latest STEM careers – the science and the scientists – through videos, research and discussion. The STEM... Years 7-12
Article Please login to favourite this article. Your backyard could help reduce global warming Biological SciencesEarth SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEM A study finds gardens cool urban temperatures by six degrees, meaning your backyard can help reduce global warming. Inspire students... Years 4 & 6-10
Article & Student Activity Please login to favourite this article. 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
Article & Video & Film Please login to favourite this article. ‘Hot’ qubits should make quantum computing way cheaper and easier Chemical SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEM Key components of quantum computers have been developed that work at temperatures much higher than before, and it could bring... Years 8-9 & 11-12
Article Please login to favourite this article. The Future of Artificial Intelligence TechnologyBiological SciencesEngineeringPhysical SciencesSTEM The artificial intelligence future is inevitable, but what it looks like is up to human decisions – we need to... Years 6-10
Article Please login to favourite this article. Yes, electric cars are better for the environment Physical SciencesChemical SciencesEarth SciencesEngineeringSTEMTechnology Study confirms electric cars produce fewer emissions. Use this article with students in years 6, 8, 9, and 10 studying... Years 6 & 8-10
Article Please login to favourite this article. 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
Article Please login to favourite this article. Scientists crack 58-year-old quantum mystery Physical SciencesChemical SciencesSTEM Fluke discovery could revolutionise nuclear magnetic resonance. This article is best suited to students in years 8-12 studying Physical or... Years 8-9 & 11-12
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