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Robear – Coming to a hospital near you!

Japanese inventors have designed a new robot called the Robear.   The Robear has been developed to help move patients in a hospital environment.   They have designed the Robear because moving patients can...

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Crikey!

How big is that croc! Crikey!  I knew crocs could be big but can you believe the size of this one?   This photo went viral after being posted on Facebook earlier this year....

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What’s in the crate?

Your class really wants some animals to look after as your class pets.   Some classes have a goldfish.  Others have a mouse.  But your class is thinking much bigger than that.    You write...

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Could you live tiny?

Could you live in a tiny house?   If you think you can, you might just be ready to join the Tiny House Nation.   Check out this teaser for the Tiny House Nation...

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That’s Mathematics

Counting sheep when you’re trying to sleep.     Being fair when there’s something to share.   Being neat when you’re folding a sheet.     That’s mathematics! These are just some of the lyrics...

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Paper Wings

Did you know that every year there is a Paper Plane World Championships? The events attract hundreds of participants from countries throughout the world.    Last year, three Australians got to be part of...

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Do giants exist?

Build a beanstalk in your classroom and go on the hunt for giants in your school and community.   Mark the heights of the tallest man in the world and the smallest man in...

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A House in a Box

Would you live in a house in a box? Could a 2.6m x 2.6m cube be the house of the future?  This cube is smaller than your average small car, yet some architects in...

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Close encounters

In 2020, we have all learned about social distancing but even before the coronavirus came along there was a thing called personal space.   Some of us were very good at respecting the personal space...