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
Stark legacy: secrets of dire wolves revealed
15 Feb 2021

Stark legacy: secrets of dire wolves revealed

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Forensic DNA reveals dire wolves are their own species. This interesting resource is best suited for Year 10 Biology students who are learning about genetics, evolution and fossil evidence for natural selection. It demonstrates how scientists use this knowledge to … Continued
The big five mass extinctions
16 Apr 2020

The big five mass extinctions

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Biologists suspect we’re living through the sixth major mass extinction. Earth has witnessed five, when more than 75% of species disappeared. Use this article to investigate how the Earth has changed over time long before humans arrived. It is suited … 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
Megafauna more mega than we thought
17 Sep 2019

Megafauna more mega than we thought

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Research sheds new light on an ancient Australian marsupial giant. This interesting article would be well suited to students in years 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 10 studying Biological, Chemical or Earth and Space Sciences. It would work particularly … Continued
Federal laws are being broken as threatened species habitat continues to be destroyed
11 Sep 2019

Federal laws are being broken as threatened species habitat continues to be destroyed

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Despite federal environmental protection laws, human activities are continuing to destroy threatened species habitat at dangerous rates. Read this short article with students to initiate a discussion about human impact on ecosystems. It would be particularly suited to students in … Continued
The rocks below a famous crater
10 Sep 2019

The rocks below a famous crater

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Geologists examine what unfolded after that asteroid hit. This fascinating article could be used with students in years 4-10 studying any science. It would be particularly well suited when studying the changing Earth, extreme Earth events and solids, liquids and … Continued
Loss of animal or plant species to climate change causes global ‘extinction domino effect’
20 Nov 2018

Loss of animal or plant species to climate change causes global ‘extinction domino effect’

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Topics: Biological Sciences - Ecosystems; Lifecycles; Living Things Earth and Space Sciences - The Changing Earth Additional: Careers, Technology, Engineering Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences - Interdependence and Ecosystems Earth and Space Sciences - The Earth's Surface Years: 7, 9, … Continued