Model or Monster?
15 Jun 2022

Model or Monster?

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In a two-room laboratory sequestered in a hunkered-down building in Werribee, Victoria, a small but mighty group of baby frogs, some of the last bastions of their embattled species, are patiently waiting to die… In this article Amalyah Hart takes … Continued
The Future of Food
18 May 2021

The Future of Food

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The way food is grown, used and distributed is constantly changing. When our grandparents were young, they had different access to food than we do, and it will look different again in the coming decades. So, what will our food … Continued
The Future of Healthcare
23 Mar 2021

The Future of Healthcare

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Healthcare in the future will probably be personalised – with a lot of computing involved. This interesting interview explains how computer technology is required for genomics, and that future careers will intersect with many areas of science. It is suitable … Continued
Cadmium overload
11 Mar 2021

Cadmium overload

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Soil changes mean more toxins in food. This resource is best suited to Year 7, 8 and 10 Biology (food chains), Chemistry (elements) and Earth and Space (the Earth’s resources) students. It also covers some Earth and Space science outcomes … 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
Live Fast, Die Last
15 Jan 2021

Live Fast, Die Last

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In complete defiance of one of nature’s most fundamental laws, a species of tiny, frenetic bat is living 10 times longer – and healthier – than it should. Andrew Bain talks to the research team embarking on the project of … 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
GM Crops: to ban or not to ban? That’s not the question
6 Sep 2019

GM Crops: to ban or not to ban? That’s not the question

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With two states making different decisions on genetically modified crops, researchers say conversations need to move past simply being “for” or “against” GM. This thought-provoking article would work well with students in year 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 … Continued
Scientists probe the ethical and scientific dangers of gene-edited babies
1 May 2019

Scientists probe the ethical and scientific dangers of gene-edited babies

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Topics: Biological Sciences - Cells, The Body, Genetics Additional: Careers, Technology, Engineering Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences - Form and Function, Diversity and Evolution Years: 10, Senior Science Scientists don’t really get the female brain – and it’s a problem … Continued
Genetic technology is ‘changing the way we do medicine’
6 Dec 2017

Genetic technology is ‘changing the way we do medicine’

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Topics: Biological Sciences – Cells; The Body; Genetics Chemical Sciences – Atoms Additional - Careers Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences - Form and Function Chemical Sciences - Properties of Matter Years: 8, 9, 10 Genetic technology is ‘changing the way we do … Continued