Gravitational Waves
3 Nov 2020

Gravitational Waves

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In 2015, astronomers shook the world of science when they made the first ever detection of gravitational waves. This feat – which won them the Nobel Prize – recorded the ripples in spacetime created by a colossal crash between two … Continued
COVID-19: The Smart Approach
22 Mar 2020

COVID-19: The Smart Approach

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Why should we bother testing for COVID-19? And what difference does self-isolation make anyway? The Australian Academy of Science answers these questions, along with more, in two short videos. Reflect on the measures Singapore has taken during this pandemic and … Continued
Megafauna more mega than we thought
17 Sep 2019

Megafauna more mega than we thought

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Research sheds new light on an ancient Australian marsupial giant. This interesting article would be well suited to students in years 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 10 studying Biological, Chemical or Earth and Space Sciences. It would work particularly … Continued
GM Crops: to ban or not to ban? That’s not the question
6 Sep 2019

GM Crops: to ban or not to ban? That’s not the question

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With two states making different decisions on genetically modified crops, researchers say conversations need to move past simply being “for” or “against” GM. This thought-provoking article would work well with students in year 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 … Continued
Medical Illustrator Madelaine
1 Sep 2017

Medical Illustrator Madelaine

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Topics: Biological Sciences – Cells; The Body Additional: Careers; Media Concepts (South Australia): Years: 7, 8, 9, 10 Video length: 4:55m A WHOLE NEW DIMENSION - MADELAINE ON THE JOB Meet Madelaine Flynn, a medical illustrator at QIMR Berghofer Medical Research … Continued