Gravitational Waves

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

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

Megafauna more mega than we thought

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Word Count: 533 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 … Continued
GM Crops: to ban or not to ban? That’s not the question

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

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Topics: Biological Sciences - Ecosystems, Genetics Chemical Sciences - Chemical Reactions, Atoms Earth and Space Sciences - Renewable/Non-Renewable Resources, The Changing Earth Additional: Careers, Technology, Engineering. Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences - Interdependence and Ecosystems, Diversity and Evolution, Form and … Continued
Medical Illustrator Madelaine

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