Changing the colour of fishing nets could save thousands of penguins
13 Oct 2021

Changing the colour of fishing nets could save thousands of penguins

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Melbourne Zoo’s little penguins have been participating in scientific research that could save thousands of penguins lives. This resource is best suited to Biology students in Years 6, 7 and 9 learning about ecosystems and how technology impacts both negatively … Continued
Hear Me Out
27 Sep 2021

Hear Me Out

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This documentary is based on the true-life events of Sue Walters, Bill Gibson and Jackson Tait. The narrative explains how Sue and Jackson came to have Cochlear Implants, allowing them to hear. They recount some life stories and share some … Continued
Slime Minder
22 Sep 2021

Slime Minder

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If you’re aiming to glean insights on how animals retain and use knowledge, you might think staring at a pulsating yellow splat on a dead log isn’t very productive. These are slime moulds, often avoided amorphous, brainless blobs. For biologist, … Continued
Grey Area
20 Sep 2021

Grey Area

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In the UK thousands of badgers are killed each year in an attempt to control the spread of Bovine Tuberculosis in cattle. Grey Area looks at both sides of the badger culling debate, taking into account the perspectives of farmers … Continued
Technology in Antarctica
20 Sep 2021

Technology in Antarctica

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How does technology enable scientists to learn about Antarctic animals? This extended resource is designed for Year 7 Biology and STEM students who are learning about food chains and the use of technology when studying animals. It covers keystone species, … Continued
How Deadly: Water Animals
18 Sep 2021

How Deadly: Water Animals

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Nature journalist, Dr Ann Jones, explains the sometimes terrifying and often hilarious behaviour of deadly animals from around the world. This film was submitted to the SCINEMA 2021 International Science Film Festival and was selected to feature in our Animals, … Continued
Phenomena – Episode 8: Magnitudes
16 Sep 2021

Phenomena – Episode 8: Magnitudes

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There is no known limit to the scales of things. To understand magnitudes from microscopic to cosmic, technology can be used to reveal surface patterns beyond our perception. This film was submitted to the SCINEMA 2021 International Science Film Festival … Continued
Cellular Senescence
15 Sep 2021

Cellular Senescence

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Cellular senescence is a biological process that occurs as we age. This video explores the main concepts behind this phenomenon and uncovers how targeting senescent cells can potentially help us improve our quality of life. This film was submitted to … Continued
Recovery Team: Saving Species
14 Sep 2021

Recovery Team: Saving Species

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Go on an adventure with two of the nation’s leading ecologists as they venture into the Australian outback to save some of the world’s rarest and most unique creatures. This film was submitted to the SCINEMA 2021 International Science Film … Continued
The Story of Coronavirus
12 Sep 2021

The Story of Coronavirus

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Making the coronavirus visible helps people see and understand how it spreads and how to protect themselves and others - both in the community and at home with a sick family member. This film describes one person's experience of coronavirus, … Continued