Time does fly when we’re having fun
21 Sep 2020

Time does fly when we’re having fun

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Scientists identify neurons that skew our perception. Suitable for year 8 and 10 Biology students, this article describes scientific research that has been done on the brain that finally explains why time seems to drag sometimes and fly-in at other … Continued
Did landscapes make land animals smart?
23 Jun 2020

Did landscapes make land animals smart?

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Navigating landscapes for survival could have created bigger brains. This article demonstrates how animals have evolved over time to suit their environment. It shows how technology, alongside an understanding of Physics and Biology, can be used to learn about this … Continued
A new approach to 3D printing human organs
9 Sep 2019

A new approach to 3D printing human organs

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Adding blood vessels overcomes important limitations. This article could be used to discuss ground-breaking technology, in context, with students in year 8, 9, and 10 studying Biological or Chemical Sciences. Word Count: 565 Live (green)/dead (red) stains of densely cellular … Continued
Can we be immortal digitally?
27 Aug 2019

Can we be immortal digitally?

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This article explores the idea of ‘Virternity’ and the concept of humans being able to digitally immortalize themselves. This technology-based article would be suited to students in year 7, 8, 9, and 10 discussing the ethics involved in technological advances … Continued
Lifting the lid on primate brains
22 Aug 2019

Lifting the lid on primate brains

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Rare find provides important evolutionary clues. This article would be suited to students in years 4, 5, 7, 8, and 10 who are studying Biological Sciences, particularly if they are looking at adaptations and evolution. Word Count: 521 A fossilised … Continued
Five things you should know about the brain in our gut
23 Jul 2019

Five things you should know about the brain in our gut

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From moods to memory, the brain in our gut has a big impact on the brain in our heads. RMIT neuroscientist Elisa Hill-Yardin says our gut brain is one big nervous system and could play a part in neurological disorders. … Continued
Scientists don’t really get the female brain – and it’s a problem for women’s health
26 Apr 2019

Scientists don’t really get the female brain – and it’s a problem for women’s health

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Topics: Biological Sciences - Cells; The Body Additional: Careers, Technology Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences - Form and Function, Diversity and Evolution Years: 8, 9, 10 Scientists don’t really get the female brain – and it’s a problem for women’s … Continued
Ingrid Scheffer – Epilepsy
26 Apr 2017

Ingrid Scheffer – Epilepsy

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Topics: Biological Sciences - The Body Additional: Careers Concepts (South Australia) Biological Sciences - Form and Function, Diversity and Evolution Years: 7, 8, 9, 10 Video length: 2.04m Meet Ingrid Scheffer. She helped discover the first known gene for epilepsy. … Continued
Bernadette Fitzgibbon – Neuroscientist
24 Apr 2017

Bernadette Fitzgibbon – Neuroscientist

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Meet Bernadette Fitzgibbon, she is a neuroscientist. She studies the brain and how pain works. In her work, she gets to follow her interest based on what will help people the most. Her advice for younger scientists is don’t be … Continued