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March 25, 2019 Evan Predavec

The State of Science – depends what you believe

The results of a major survey of people’s views of science have been released. Taken globally the results aren’t wildly

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Internet
March 2, 2019 Evan Predavec

Kiddle – search engine for kids, or for dollars?

My social media feeds keep popping up posts from well-meaning people about Kiddle, a search engine designed for kids. So

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ActivitiesLEGOStar Wars
February 18, 2019 Evan Predavec

LEGO and Storm Troopers hit Sydney

The Sydney Brick Show is back in April with its usual smorgasbord of all things LEGO. The Show includes original

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CompetitionsScience
January 31, 2019 Evan Predavec

BHP Science & Engineering Awards finalists announced

The twenty-six finalist in Australia’s most prestigious school science and engineering awards have just been announced. Drawn from all around

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Education
January 29, 2019 Evan Predavec

STEM education is not binary

The SMH reports that a leading academic claims that a focus on STEM education is leaving kids prey to fake

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Activities
January 28, 2019 Evan Predavec

Star Wars Identities: Bit like joining a cult

If the Star Wars Identities exhibition at the Powerhouse was a person they’d have a serious personality disorder. The brilliant

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Life in generalScience
January 25, 2019 Evan Predavec

Is it hot right now?

There are many websites that tell you the current temperature, but Is it Hot Right Now? puts that temperature fully

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Judging student IT competitions

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Student competitions involving coding and technology are proliferating. They are a fine, fine thing and a great way to incentivise

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It’s a crime to be a woman on the Internet

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Technology and ethics: pretend someone is watching

June 15, 2012 Evan Predavec
When maps lie, and why it matters
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When maps lie, and why it matters

May 23, 2012 Evan Predavec
Why LEGO costs more in Australia
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Why LEGO costs more in Australia

May 21, 2012 Evan Predavec
Teach kids to type, and they’ll have all the fish they want
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Teach kids to type, and they’ll have all the fish they want

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