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Science as a Human Endeavor

Science as a Human Endeavor

  • 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
  • GM Crops: to ban or not to ban? That’s not the question
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    GM Crops: to ban or not to ban? That's not the question

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesEarth SciencesEngineeringSTEM

    With two states making different decisions on genetically modified crops, researchers say conversations need to move past simply being “for”...

    Years 4 & 6-10
  • 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
  • How fast can a human cycle?
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    How fast can a human cycle?

    Physical SciencesSTEMTechnology

    With aerodynamic help, 300 kilometres an hour seems easily within reach. This article could be used to help students identify...

    Years 4, 7-8 & 10-12
  • 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
  • Energy harvesting smart fabrics are one step closer thanks to lasers
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    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
  • No, the pumice raft isn’t going to save the Great Barrier Reef
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    No, the pumice raft isn’t going to save the Great Barrier Reef

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM

    A volcanic pumice raft has set sail for Australia, with some hoping it will bring millions of new and healthy...

    Years 4 & 6-10
  • Seaweed cow chow prevents bovine burps
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    Seaweed cow chow prevents bovine burps

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM

    Researchers have found that a common seaweed could reduce cow burps, and Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions by 10 per cent....

    Years 4 & 6-10
  • Aussie experts respond to report we’re all drinking microplastics
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    Aussie experts respond to report we’re all drinking microplastics

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM

    Aussie and Kiwi experts have their say on a new report that has brought microplastics back into the spotlight, finding...

    Years 7-9
  • Did scientists just detect a black hole eating a neutron star?
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    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
  • Inventing a breath test to detect diseases
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    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

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