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  • How do birds dazzle with colour and stay camouflaged?
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    How do birds dazzle with colour and stay camouflaged?

    Biological SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEM

    Researchers unravel the mystery of the colour of birds with Australasian lorikeets. This development in the understanding of bird feather...

    Years 5, 7 & 9-10
  • Parrots do probability
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    Parrots do probability

    Mathematical SciencesBiological SciencesSTEM

    Study finds first evidence of statistical inference beyond great apes. Use this article as a practical application of probability and...

    Years 5 & 10
  • Monosex animal populations ‘could help prevent disease and poverty’
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    Monosex animal populations ‘could help prevent disease and poverty'

    Biological SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM

    A PhD researcher from Australia’s University of the Sunshine Coast explores the science behind sex-changing animals and the impact this...

    Years 4-10
  • Warming climate ups risk of global maize shortage
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    Warming climate ups risk of global maize shortage

    Biological SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM

    Topics: Biological Sciences – Ecosystems; Lifecycles; Living Things Earth and Space Sciences – The Changing Earth; Extreme Earth Events Additional:...

    Years 5-6 & 10
  • Iridescent camouflage in Nature
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    Iridescent camouflage in Nature

    Biological SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEM

    Topics: Biological Sciences – Ecosystems; Genetics Physical Sciences – Energy Additional: Careers Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences – Interdependence and...

    Years 4-5 & 9-10
  • Muscles vs Springs
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    Muscles vs Springs

    Biological SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEMTechnology

    Topics: Biological Sciences – Cells; The Body; Genetics Physical Sciences – Forces; Energy Additional: Careers; Maths; Technology; Engineering Concepts (South...

    Years 5, 7-8 & 10

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