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  • Wine with a touch of Eucalyptus?
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    Wine with a touch of Eucalyptus?

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesSTEM

    The science of Indigenous Australian fermentation. This article is suitable for Year 7 and 8 Biology students learning about wine...

    Years 7-10
  • Your at-home guide to appreciating snails
    Article & Student Activity

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    Your at-home guide to appreciating snails

    Biological SciencesSTEM

    Watch what they do, then tell their stories. This resource provides an activity that is suitable for Year R and...

    Years 1, 3, 5 & 7
  • Five vampire traits that exist in the real world
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    Five vampire traits that exist in the real world

    Biological SciencesSTEM

    Count Dracula’s characteristics can be found in nature. This article is suitable for Year 6 and 7 Biology students who...

    Years 6-7
  • Tim Jarvis: Human-wildlife conflict: an unequal contest that needs redefining
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    Tim Jarvis: Human-wildlife conflict: an unequal contest that needs redefining

    Biological SciencesEarth SciencesSTEMTechnology

    When humans and animals cross, it’s termed conflict. As Tim Jarvis explains, that’s not correct. This passionate article explains the...

    Years 7
  • To get big, grow slow
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    To get big, grow slow

    Biological SciencesSTEMTechnology

    Whale shark females overtake the males to become the world’s largest fish. This article is well suited to Biology students...

    Years 2, 4-7 & 10
  • Predators, prey and moonlight singing
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    Predators, prey and moonlight singing

    Biological SciencesEarth SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEM

    How phases of the Moon affect native wildlife. Scientists investigate how native animals are impacted by varying levels of light....

    Years 3-7
  • Q&A: Cracking a Rembrandt mystery
    Article & Career Profile

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    Q&A: Cracking a Rembrandt mystery

    Biological SciencesCareers in STEMEarth SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEM

    An old portrait has shone a light on dendrochronology. Combining a passion for science and art to uncover lost artworks....

    Years 9-10
  • Feral cats are being outsmarted by this adorable species
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    Feral cats are being outsmarted by this adorable species

    Biological SciencesSTEM

    Feral cats wreak havoc on native wildlife, but researchers have found one marsupial that can outsmart the prowling predators in...

    Years 1, 4 & 7
  • Murder hornets? Meh. Our pest wasps decapitate flies and bully dingoes
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    Murder hornets? Meh. Our pest wasps decapitate flies and bully dingoes

    Biological SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM

    Over the past 50 years, introduced European wasps have taken hold in Australia, and their attitude towards native species can...

    Years 4, 6-7 & 9
  • What shapes genetic diversity in mammals?
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    What shapes genetic diversity in mammals?

    Biological SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM

    Global map points to evolution and climate impacting the biodiversity of mammals. Use this resource to build on prior knowledge...

    Years 10
  • Tim Jarvis: The COVID-19 pandemic is a huge opportunity for the environment
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    Tim Jarvis: The COVID-19 pandemic is a huge opportunity for the environment

    Biological SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM

    We have an opportunity to come out of the pandemic with a new approach to protecting the environment, says environmental...

    Years 5, 7 & 10
  • Astronauts grow lettuce in space
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    Astronauts grow lettuce in space

    Biological SciencesEarth SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEMTechnology

    Astronauts report the plants are fresh, nutritious and safe to eat. This interesting article is suited to students in years...

    Years 2, 4-7 & 9-10

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