Stark legacy: secrets of dire wolves revealed
15 Feb 2021

Stark legacy: secrets of dire wolves revealed

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Forensic DNA reveals dire wolves are their own species. This interesting resource is best suited for Year 10 Biology students who are learning about genetics, evolution and fossil evidence for natural selection. It demonstrates how scientists use this knowledge to … Continued
Naracoorte Caves: A rolls-royce record of biodiversity
15 Jan 2021

Naracoorte Caves: A rolls-royce record of biodiversity

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The geological records below ground in Naracoorte, South Australia are relatively young, dating 500,000 years to less than 1000. But researchers hope these records can inform conservation efforts about extinctions, adaptations, climate change and human impact. These fossils from the … Continued
My talk with Jane Goodall: vegetarianism, animal welfare and the power of children’s advocacy
6 Aug 2020

My talk with Jane Goodall: vegetarianism, animal welfare and the power of children’s advocacy

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Dame Jane Goodall and Professor of Animal Welfare, Clive Phillips, discuss unique human characteristics, societies' moral obligations to animals, and conservation of the planet. This resource is best suited to Biology and Earth Science students in years 4, 6, 7, … Continued
Ancient signs of life: inspiring the next generation of scientists in the outback
4 Aug 2020

Ancient signs of life: inspiring the next generation of scientists in the outback

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As Perseverance sets off on its six-month journey to Mars, two UNSW PhD students look back on a field trip that gave Indigenous high school students a behind-the-scenes look at the rover’s mission.   Inspire and excite students by showing … Continued
These new species are things to Marvel at
30 Jul 2020

These new species are things to Marvel at

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CSIRO turns to heroes in this year’s list of newly named species. Show students the fun had by scientists when naming new species but also why species’ names are important in engaging society in scientists’ work. This article is best … Continued
Meet Moss, the best boy helping Tassie devils find love
23 Jul 2020

Meet Moss, the best boy helping Tassie devils find love

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“Detection dogs are the perfect intermediary between people and wildlife — they can sniff out what we can’t and communicate with us as a team.” This heartwarming story tells of an excellent use of detection dogs to help society and … Continued