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Getting amongst nature: Following a science career outside the lab
Sometimes when you think of scientists, it’s easy to imagine someone sitting in a lab day in day out and never really seeing the light of day.
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Mapping plankton pathways in the Southern Ocean
They might be small, but plankton and krill may hold answers to some of the vital questions on Antarctic ecosystems.
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Top science teachers inspired by history
With Australia facing a decline in the number of students choosing to study science, two of our top teachers agree the formula to solve this problem is simple: real, hands-on experiments equals engaged and excited students.
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Metrology Research in Physics, Chemistry and Biology: How the National Measurement Institute assists Australian Industries
Have you ever wondered how we know how much a kilogram weighs? Or how long a metre really is? Having reliable, accurate measurement is of prime importance to industrial processes and scientific research and affects almost everything within our everyday lives. It is the job of the National Measurement Institute (NMI) to support Australians in making measurements that are accurate, fit for purpose, and recognised internationally.
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Since 1998, global temperatures have dropped. Is this a sign that global warming has stopped?
In 1998 the world saw its hottest year on record up to that point, as measured by average global air temperatures. This has led some to falsely conclude that world has stopped warming ever since. Global warming has not stopped. Read on to find out the facts.
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