The amazing engineering of army ants can teach us to build better
24 Aug 2021

The amazing engineering of army ants can teach us to build better

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From bridges to highways to scaffolds, army ants know how to engineer a solution. Learn how army ants engineer as a team to sustain their life in this mesmerising resource for Year 5, 7 and 9 Biology and Physics students. … Continued
Agriculture in a changing world when it’s not business as usual
4 Mar 2021

Agriculture in a changing world when it’s not business as usual

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Bushfires, floods, droughts, cyclones, new pests, new diseases and to top it all, COVID-19; there’s no shortage of factors that threaten Aussie agriculture and the three meals a day we sometimes take for granted. This extended article from ATSE is … Continued
One little bandicoot can dig up an elephant’s worth of soil a year – and our ecosystem loves it
11 Mar 2020

One little bandicoot can dig up an elephant’s worth of soil a year – and our ecosystem loves it

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An animal that digs holes seems like more of a nuisance than a help, but according to researchers, there’s a lot to dig about a digging bandicoot. Make connections between Biological and Earth and Space Sciences for students in years … Continued
For food production, diversity brings strength
4 Jul 2019

For food production, diversity brings strength

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Mathematical research suggests that when it comes to growing crops, more is more. This short article provides students with a real-life application for maths and science skills and would be particularly suited to Biological, Chemical and Earth and Space sciences … Continued