Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome
17 May 2021

Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome

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Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome (or PCOS for short) is many things, but well understood is not one of them. To find out more about it, we touched base with Dr Kirsty Walters from UNSW who published her research that PCOS … Continued
Bubbles for plants and drones for mosquitoes
22 Jun 2020

Bubbles for plants and drones for mosquitoes

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Two novel ways of delivering the goods. Use this resource to discuss how an understanding of reproduction and human impact on ecosystems can be used alongside technology to protect the environment. It is suitable for Biology students in years 7 … Continued
Monosex animal populations ‘could help prevent disease and poverty’
20 Sep 2019

Monosex animal populations ‘could help prevent disease and poverty’

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A PhD researcher from Australia’s University of the Sunshine Coast explores the science behind sex-changing animals and the impact this could have on society. The article would be suited to students in years 4 to 12, studying Biological Sciences who … Continued
No, the pumice raft isn’t going to save the Great Barrier Reef
28 Aug 2019

No, the pumice raft isn’t going to save the Great Barrier Reef

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A volcanic pumice raft has set sail for Australia, with some hoping it will bring millions of new and healthy corals. Some think it’ll rescue our reef – but that ignores the underlying issues. This article could be used to … Continued
Three-toed skink amazingly produces both eggs and live young
10 Apr 2019

Three-toed skink amazingly produces both eggs and live young

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An Australian skink has amazed scientists by giving birth to both live young and eggs from the same pregnancy, making it the weirdest lizard in the world. This short piece is well suited to Biology students in Years 5, 6, … Continued
First cloned primates produced in China
25 Jan 2018

First cloned primates produced in China

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Topics: Biological Sciences - Cells; The Body; Life-cycles; Genetics Additional - Careers; Technology Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences - Form and Function; Diversity and Evolution Years: 8, 10 Monkey clones born in China will be used for research Monkey clones … 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
CRISPR and Human Embryos
9 Oct 2017

CRISPR and Human Embryos

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Topics: Biological Sciences – Cells; The Body; Genetics Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences - Form and Function; Diversity and Evolution Years: 8, 10 Video length: 2:15m If you've heard about the gene editing CRIPSR, you know that scientists are hailing it as … Continued
Frogs, Ecosystems & Cloning
4 Sep 2017

Frogs, Ecosystems & Cloning

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Topics: Biological Sciences – Ecosystems; Cells; Genetics Physical Sciences – Environment Additional: Careers Concepts (South Australia): Years: 7, 8, 9, 10 Video length: 4:05m Can you bring a creature back from the dead? And why would you want to anyway? … Continued