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
How evolution engineered nature’s underwater acrobats
28 May 2021

How evolution engineered nature’s underwater acrobats

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Swim like a sea lion, splash like a seal. This fascinating article discusses how biology and engineering have come together to learn about the evolution of seals. It is best suited to students in Years 4, 5, 7 and 10 … Continued
Prosthetic fin for injured turtles
7 May 2021

Prosthetic fin for injured turtles

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Innovative new prosthetic fin approved for trial on real, threatened turtles. This short article and video show an excellent example of how technology can be used to help nature. It demonstrates to students how problems can be solved using technology … Continued
Advanced technology inspired by nature
9 Mar 2021

Advanced technology inspired by nature

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If you know where to look, there’s almost no technological or design problem that nature hasn’t solved already. Amalyah Hart dives headfirst into the world of bio-inspiration. This extended article is best suited for Year 4-10 Biology, Chemistry and Physics … Continued
Fire, floods and ice
18 Feb 2021

Fire, floods and ice

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How Antarctic science helps us understand Australian weather and climate. The last Australian summer delivered hot weather and bushfires on scales not recorded before, followed closely by heavy rains and flooding. Why then, should we be thinking about science on … Continued
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
A high-tech battle to protect the black rhino
3 Dec 2020

A high-tech battle to protect the black rhino

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New tracking technology is helping fight poaching in Namibia. This article highlights the important role that technology plays in the conservation of species. It is best suited for Year 4, 5, 6, 7, and 9 Biology students as well as … Continued
This super rare bigfin squid is a deep-sea mystery
2 Dec 2020

This super rare bigfin squid is a deep-sea mystery

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We recently spotted not 1, but 5, in the Great Australian Bight. An exciting spot of the rare bigfin squid in Australian waters has piqued scientists interest. This interesting article is best suited to Year 5, 6, 7, and 10 … Continued
Herbivores, poop and the nutrient cycle
31 Aug 2020

Herbivores, poop and the nutrient cycle

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Droppings affect plant growth in different ways and so affect ecosystems. This article explains the importance of animal dung to ecosystems, demonstrating the co-dependence of ecosystems and is suitable for year 4, 6 and 7 Biology students and year 8 … Continued
Self-heal like a squid
25 Aug 2020

Self-heal like a squid

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A new material inspired by a natural protein found in squid. This short article is well suited to students in years 5, 8, and 10 to show them how scientific knowledge of materials and species adaptations can be applied to … Continued