Hunter or hunted? When the world catches on fire, how do predators respond?

Hunter or hunted? When the world catches on fire, how do predators respond?

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Millions of animals have perished in the bushfires ravaging our country – those that survive will feel the effects long after the fires are put out. A thought-provoking piece to assist with relevance of delivery of the Biological Sciences curriculum … Continued
Dr Karl – What causes Hiccups?

Dr Karl – What causes Hiccups?

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With an answer that ranges from your favourite organ to drinking your own pee, Dr Karl tackles the question “What causes hiccups?” They’re the annoying spasm that seems to always happen at the worst moment. But have you ever wondered … Continued
No, koalas aren’t functionally extinct

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

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
Firestorms and flaming tornadoes: how bushfires create their own ferocious weather systems

Firestorms and flaming tornadoes: how bushfires create their own ferocious weather systems

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Intense bushfires can create their own weather systems, making the conditions on the ground even more deadly. Useful topical resource to deliver Biological curriculum to year 5, 6, 7 or 9, and Earth and Space Curriculum to years 4, 6 … Continued
Sean Geoghegan – Meet a Medical Physicist

Sean Geoghegan – Meet a Medical Physicist

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Sean uses physics and radiation to help treat cancer. Can used alongside Biological Sciences Curriculum for year 9 or Physical Sciences for year 10 as well as Work Studies Curriculum. Video Length: 10:59m Sean Geoghegan – Meet a Medical Physicist … Continued
Lizard evolution highlights power of climate change

Lizard evolution highlights power of climate change

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Topics: Biological Sciences - Ecosystems Earth and Space Sciences - The Changing Earth Additional: Careers, Technology Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences - Interdependence and Ecosystems Earth and Space Sciences - The Earth's Surface Years: 7, 9, 10 Lizard evolution highlights … Continued
Drought and climate change were the kindling, and now the east coast is ablaze

Drought and climate change were the kindling, and now the east coast is ablaze

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Word Count: 755 The current fires across Australia are all over the media – here we show how these are relevant to various areas on the curriculum including Biological, Chemical, Earth and Space and Physical Sciences for years 7, 8, … Continued
Answers With… Assoc Prof Alan Duffy

Answers With… Assoc Prof Alan Duffy

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Associate Professor Alan Duffy Associate Professor Alan Duffy is an astrophysicist at Swinburne University of Technology and Lead Scientist of the Royal Institution of Australia. His research involves creating model universes on supercomputers to understand how galaxies form and grow … Continued
Citizen science project turns whale watchers into published scientists

Citizen science project turns whale watchers into published scientists

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Word Count: 901 20 years of citizen science records have revealed the recovery of humpback whales in Australian waters. Interesting read showing students the relevance of getting involved in citizen science schemes and the difference they can make, with interesting … Continued