No, koalas aren’t functionally extinct
2 Dec 2019

No, koalas aren’t functionally extinct

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Claims koalas have been made “functionally extinct” due to the recent bushfires is an exaggeration of their actual plight. This article could be used alongside Biological or Earth and Space Sciences for years 4 through 10 to discuss a range … Continued
Scientists discover why mantis shrimps’ brains don’t explode
27 Nov 2019

Scientists discover why mantis shrimps’ brains don’t explode

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Mantis shrimp eyes collect a staggering amount of information, feeding into a tiny brain – leaving scientists wondering how they process it all. A short explainer video makes this an accessible resource for years 5 through 10 thinking about specific … Continued
NYSF 2020 National Science Teachers Summer School Registrations are now open!
18 Nov 2019

NYSF 2020 National Science Teachers Summer School Registrations are now open!

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The National Science Teacher’s Summer School (NSTSS) is a five-day professional development program for experienced and new secondary Science Teachers and Lab Technicians from across Australia.   NYSF 2020 National Science Teachers Summer School Registrations are now open! The National … 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