Meet Moss, the best boy helping Tassie devils find love

Meet Moss, the best boy helping Tassie devils find love

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“Detection dogs are the perfect intermediary between people and wildlife — they can sniff out what we can’t and communicate with us as a team.” This heartwarming story tells of an excellent use of detection dogs to help society and … Continued
A new tiny relative of dinosaurs and pterosaurs

A new tiny relative of dinosaurs and pterosaurs

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From little things sometimes very big things grow. Use this article with Year 10 Biology students to demonstrate some of the work being carried out in the natural sciences. It shows how species features and adaptations can be used to … Continued
Picturing the future of medical imaging

Picturing the future of medical imaging

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Medical imaging is undergoing massive change and according to an expert, that change is moving the industry beyond diagnosis. This article is well suited to students in years 8-12 to highlight the diversity of STEM careers and skills required in … Continued
This Show Is NOT Rubbish – Ep9: Decorative Vegetable

This Show Is NOT Rubbish – Ep9: Decorative Vegetable

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The Trash Can Man is on a mission to turn TRASH into (scientific) TREASURE! Hidden inside every pile of refuse and rejectamenta are a billion different possibilities... Celery. It's just so GREEN! But, it doesn't have to be... Find out … Continued
This Show Is NOT Rubbish – Ep5: Weeeeeeeee!

This Show Is NOT Rubbish – Ep5: Weeeeeeeee!

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The Trash Can Man is on a mission to turn TRASH into (scientific) TREASURE! Hidden inside every pile of refuse and rejectamenta are a billion different possibilities... This episode is a little gross. BUT, it's also really interesting. AND, there's … Continued
A small history of the microbiome

A small history of the microbiome

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Every year on June 27, World Microbiome Day is a chance to showcase what microbes are and their importance in health and everyday life. This brief article demonstrates the importance of an understanding of microbes and microbiomes by both scientists … Continued
Feral cats are being outsmarted by this adorable species

Feral cats are being outsmarted by this adorable species

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Feral cats wreak havoc on native wildlife, but researchers have found one marsupial that can outsmart the prowling predators in a deadly game of hide and seek. This article is suitable for Biology students in years 1, 4, and 7 … Continued
What climbing some of the world’s highest mountains taught heart researcher Nikki Bart

What climbing some of the world’s highest mountains taught heart researcher Nikki Bart

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“Mountaineering gives you the opportunity to challenge yourself and think outside the box – this experience helps me think laterally in the lab.” This fascinating article provides an insight into the work done by cardiologist, Dr Nikki Bart. It is … Continued
Dinosaur footprints show predators as big as a T. rex stomped across Australia 160 million years ago

Dinosaur footprints show predators as big as a T. rex stomped across Australia 160 million years ago

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The dinosaur footprints of the “formidable” species is the first evidence of a large predatory dinosaur living in ancient Australia. This article explains a fossil find that was made in Australia up to 90 years ago, including how it was … Continued
Did landscapes make land animals smart?

Did landscapes make land animals smart?

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Navigating survival could have created bigger brains. This article demonstrates how animals have evolved over time to suit their environment. It shows how technology, alongside an understanding of Physics and Biology, can be used to learn about this and the … Continued