Underwater ISS
10 Dec 2020

Underwater ISS

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Aquanaut and ocean conservationist Fabien Cousteau – first grandson of Jacques – is seeking to honour his Old Man of the Sea by building Proteus, the world’s largest and most advanced underwater habitat. Pat Sheil reports. This extended article from … Continued
This super rare bigfin squid is a deep-sea mystery
2 Dec 2020

This super rare bigfin squid is a deep-sea mystery

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We recently spotted not 1, but 5, in the Great Australian Bight. An exciting spot of the rare bigfin squid in Australian waters has piqued scientists interest. This interesting article is best suited to Year 5, 6, 7, and 10 … Continued
Where to look for bees of different types
27 Nov 2020

Where to look for bees of different types

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Hint: think temperate zones and more to the north. This interesting research shows where in the world different bee species live. It is suitable for Year 6,7,9 and 10 biology students learning about the ecosystem, species classification, information technology in … Continued
The Great Cicada Blitz
24 Nov 2020

The Great Cicada Blitz

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In search of the sound of the Australian summer.   This article describes an interesting citizen science project to identify and classify Australian cicada species. It is suitable for Year 3-10 students learning about how the community plays a role … Continued
So, how do you weigh a dinosaur?
16 Nov 2020

So, how do you weigh a dinosaur?

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Turns out there are two ways to weigh a dinosaur and they’re both right. This interesting article describes two ways paleontologists weigh dinosaurs to learn about how they adapted and lived. It is suitable for Year 5 and 7 biology … Continued
Voracious starfish can wait for a proper meal
9 Nov 2020

Voracious starfish can wait for a proper meal

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Eating habits of baby predator revealed. This article describes the role of starfish in the food chain and their effect on coral and the ecosystem. It is suitable for Year 4, 5, 6 and 7 students learning about foodchains, adaptations … Continued
Can cat genes explain their nine lives?
6 Nov 2020

Can cat genes explain their nine lives?

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Maybe not, but they can help unravel genomic mutations. This article describes research about cat genomes and mutations. It is suitable for year 10 biology students studying genetics and DNA.   Word Count: 529 Credit: Josef Timar / Getty Images … Continued
Wine with a touch of Eucalyptus?
29 Oct 2020

Wine with a touch of Eucalyptus?

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The science of Indigenous Australian fermentation. This article is suitable for Year 7 and 8 Biology students learning about wine or Indigenous agricultural science, and Year 7, 8, 9 and 10 Chemistry students learning about fermentation and organic compounds.   … Continued
Your at-home guide to appreciating snails
27 Oct 2020

Your at-home guide to appreciating snails

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Watch what they do, then tell their stories. This resource provides an activity that is suitable for Year R and 1 students learning about how animals choose homes and year 4, 5, 6 and 7 students who are learning about … Continued
Electronic skin that behaves like skin
21 Oct 2020

Electronic skin that behaves like skin

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New device mimics body’s feedback response This article is suitable for Yr 9 and 10 biology students learning about the artificial skin and the role of engineering in biotechnology.   Word Count: 906 A concept image of electronic skin that … Continued