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Year 8

Year 8

  • Shining a light on wine fraud
    Article

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    Shining a light on wine fraud

    Chemical SciencesSTEM

    New technique looks for fingerprints to prove origin. This short article tells of a new chemistry technique used to detect...

    Years 8-10
  • Superconductor happy at room temperature
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    Superconductor happy at room temperature

    Chemical SciencesEngineeringMathematical SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEMTechnology

    Physics first achieved under great pressure. This stimulating article shows early research into a superconductor that is efficient at a...

    Years 8-10
  • School of fish: how we involved Indigenous students in our investigation of a 65,000-year-old site
    Article & Professional Learning

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    School of fish: how we involved Indigenous students in our investigation of a 65,000-year-old site

    Biological SciencesEarth SciencesSTEMTechnology

    A recent program for school kids in Kakadu and West Arnhem Land, incorporating traditional knowledge and Western science, is a...

    Years 6-10
  • Can objects bruise like we do?
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    Can objects bruise like we do?

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesSTEMTechnology

    Korean scientists continue the quest to make material that bruise possible. This article is well suited to Year 8 and...

    Years 8-10
  • A catalyst for faster, cheaper biodiesel
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    A catalyst for faster, cheaper biodiesel

    Chemical SciencesEarth SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEMTechnology

    New system can work with low-grade feedstock. This interesting article details an invention to use biodiesels through an innovative chemical...

    Years 7-10
  • Worldwide 100% renewable energy possible by 2050, claims detailed plan
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    Worldwide 100% renewable energy possible by 2050, claims detailed plan

    Earth SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEMTechnology

    A detailed roadmap for 139 countries outlines a path to a future powered entirely by wind, water and solar energy....

    Years 8 & 10
  • Gravitational Waves
    Article & Video & Film

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    Gravitational Waves

    Physical SciencesSpace SciencesSTEMTechnology

    In 2015, astronomers shook the world of science when they made the first ever detection of gravitational waves. This feat...

    Years 7-12
  • Rain really can move mountains
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    Rain really can move mountains

    Chemical SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM

    Himalayan study describes dramatic impact of erosion. This article is suitable for year 7, 8 and 9 Earth and Space...

    Years 7-9
  • Wine with a touch of Eucalyptus?
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    Wine with a touch of Eucalyptus?

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesSTEM

    The science of Indigenous Australian fermentation. This article is suitable for Year 7 and 8 Biology students learning about wine...

    Years 7-10
  • Please explain: Why is NASA returning to the Moon?
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    Please explain: Why is NASA returning to the Moon?

    Earth & Space SciencesSpace SciencesSTEM

    Associate Professor Craig O’Neill, of Macquarie University’s Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, explains the interconnected reasons behind the renewed...

    Years 7-10
  • It’s confirmed. There is water on the Moon
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    It’s confirmed. There is water on the Moon

    Chemical SciencesPhysical SciencesSpace SciencesSTEMTechnology

    Flying telescope detects unique spectral signature. This exciting article and resource are best suited to Year 5, 7, 8, 9,...

    Years 7-8 & 10
  • Shining a Light on the Hidden Universe
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    Shining a Light on the Hidden Universe

    Chemical SciencesPhysical SciencesSpace SciencesSTEMTechnology

    The night sky has always been a source of wonder, but it wasn’t until the 20th century that we could...

    Years 8-12

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