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Science as a Human Endeavor

Science as a Human Endeavor

  • Introducing spider (inspired) cam
    Video & Film & Article

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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
    Article

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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
  • A few revelations about moths and butterflies
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    A few revelations about moths and butterflies

    Biological SciencesSTEM

    Family tree busts theories about their age – and why moths grew ears. This interesting article would be suited to...

    Years 5, 7 & 10
  • How mammals inherited the Earth
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    How mammals inherited the Earth

    Biological SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM

    Scientists map out first million years of life after the dinosaurs. This fascinating article would be well suited to students...

    Years 4, 6 & 8-10
  • Naming a NASA Mars Rover can change your life
    Article & Career Profile

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    Naming a NASA Mars Rover can change your life

    Biological SciencesCareers in STEMChemical SciencesPhysical SciencesSpace SciencesSTEMTechnology

    When 12-year-old Clara Ma entered a competition in 2008 to name the next Mars Rover, she had no idea where...

    Years 6-10
  • 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
  • Carbon pumping: in for the krill
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    Carbon pumping: in for the krill

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM

    The ocean’s real heavyweight is a vital but poorly understood creature, say scientists. Use this thought-provoking article with students in...

    Years 4 & 6-10
  • Pain relief may be found in the mud
    Article

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    Pain relief may be found in the mud

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesEarth & Space SciencesSTEM

    It’s early days, but a chemical found in a fungus growing in mud near a boat ramp could be the...

    Years 6-10
  • We’re not ready for a looming cyber-emergency
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    We’re not ready for a looming cyber-emergency

    Physical SciencesSTEMTechnology

    We haven’t been able to keep up with advancing technologies, and the cyber-threat they pose to our security. With rapidly...

    Years 6-10
  • Holy galloping ants
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    Holy galloping ants

    Biological SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEM

    The Saharan silver ant clocks up record speeds over blistering hot sands. This article could be used to demonstrate an...

    Years 5 & 8-10
  • New insights into habitability of Venus
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    New insights into habitability of Venus

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesPhysical SciencesSpace SciencesSTEMTechnology

    Study finds lava flow didn’t contain water as previously thought. Use this article with students to demonstrate how scientific understanding...

    Years 5-10
  • How do scientists know evolution is real?
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    How do scientists know evolution is real?

    Biological SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM

    The idea of evolution – that species change and evolve over time – is the foundation of biology. But how...

    Years 3-5, 7 & 9-12

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