Explainer: Coral Bleaching
12 May 2022

Explainer: Coral Bleaching

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The science behind coral bleaching events explained. In this article learn what a coral is, the threats of climate change and subsequent coral bleaching. The accompanying teacher resources contain several interactive activities for students’ Years R-9, with a focus on … Continued
The chilly origins of Australia’s egg-laying mammals
6 Apr 2022

The chilly origins of Australia’s egg-laying mammals

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New research sheds light on the origin story of our mysterious monotremes. Learn more about these egg-cellent mammals with this resource. The downloadable resources can be adapted to span multiple years and topics. It is best suited for younger students … Continued
How Deadly: Water Animals
18 Sep 2021

How Deadly: Water Animals

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Nature journalist, Dr Ann Jones, explains the sometimes terrifying and often hilarious behaviour of deadly animals from around the world. This film was submitted to the SCINEMA 2021 International Science Film Festival and was selected to feature in our Animals, … Continued
Feral cats are being outsmarted by this adorable species
26 Jun 2020

Feral cats are being outsmarted by this adorable species

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Feral cats wreak havoc on native wildlife, but researchers have found one marsupial that can outsmart the prowling predators in a deadly game of hide and seek. This article is suitable for Biology students in years 1, 4, and 7 … Continued
Brines on Mars not habitable, study says
13 May 2020

Brines on Mars not habitable, study says

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Brines are common on Mars, but not ‘special’. As the search for life beyond Earth continues, this article could be used with students to discuss what the needs would be for life to exist and how scientists narrow their search. … Continued
How much does a koala need to drink?
6 May 2020

How much does a koala need to drink?

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Possibly a lot more than we thought. This article is suited to students in all years studying Biological or Earth and Space sciences. Although younger students may not be able to read the entire article or answer all questions, extracts … Continued
Jane Goodall on Chimpanzees
28 Jun 2019

Jane Goodall on Chimpanzees

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Chimpanzee expert and conservationist Jane Goodall talks about introducing the world to chimpanzees and their personalities, as well as her experiences with bully chimps. From the most surprising and shocking thing she’s learnt in her time alongside these amazing animals, to our … Continued
In Class With… Jane Goodall
7 Jun 2019

In Class With… Jane Goodall

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Get access to the biggest STEM names and brightest minds with our In Class With... series. Topics: Biological Sciences -  Ecosystems; Genetics; Lifecycles; Living Things Chemical Sciences - Mixtures and Separations; Chemical Reactions Earth and Space Sciences - Renewable/Non-Renewable Resources; … Continued
New biodiversity report shows 1 million species on brink of extinction
13 May 2019

New biodiversity report shows 1 million species on brink of extinction

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Topics: Biological Sciences - Ecosystems, Lifecycles, Living Things Earth and Space Sciences - Renewable/ Non-Renewable Resources, The Changing Earth Additional: Careers, Maths Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences - Interdependence and Ecosystems, Diversity and Evolution, Form and Function Earth and Space … Continued
Where Protecting Biodiversity Meets Video Games And Cryptocurrency
3 May 2019

Where Protecting Biodiversity Meets Video Games And Cryptocurrency

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Topics: Biological Sciences - Ecosystems, Living Things Additional: Careers, Technology Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences - Interdependence and Ecosystems, Diversity and Evolution, Form and Function Years: 1, 3, 5, 6, 7 Scientists don’t really get the female brain – and … Continued