Knowing Volcanoes
1 Feb 2021

Knowing Volcanoes

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The 2019 White Island disaster was a horrific — but growingly rare — tragedy. Professor Jocelyn McPhie explains the volcano monitoring technology making eruptions less frequently fatal. This resource is best suited to Year 4, 5, 6, and 8 Earth … Continued
‘When chemistry became biology’: looking for the origins of life in hot springs
11 May 2020

‘When chemistry became biology’: looking for the origins of life in hot springs

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The hypothesis that hot springs may have been the ‘spark’ that helped organic matter turn into life has been put to the test in New Zealand. Use this article to highlight the importance of collaboration between sciences when trying to … Continued
Now that’s a penguin
15 Aug 2019

Now that’s a penguin

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Prehistoric giant had a close Antarctic relative. This cool article would be suited to students in years 5, 6, 7, and 9 studying Biology or in year 4 studying Earth and Space Sciences. It would be particularly well suited to … Continued
CRISPR on Wildlife?
17 Nov 2017

CRISPR on Wildlife?

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Topics: Biological Sciences – Ecosystems; Genetics Additional – Careers Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences - Interdependence and Ecosystems; Form and Function; Diversity and Evolution Years: 7, 8, 9, 10 Gene drive pioneer warns CRISPR-based pest control may spin out of … Continued