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The amazing engineering of army ants can teach us to build better
24 Aug 2021

The amazing engineering of army ants can teach us to build better

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0
From bridges to highways to scaffolds, army ants know how to engineer a solution. Learn how army ants engineer as a team to sustain their life in this mesmerising resource for Year 5, 7 and 9 Biology and Physics students. … Continued
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How evolution engineered nature’s underwater acrobats
28 May 2021

How evolution engineered nature’s underwater acrobats

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0
Swim like a sea lion, splash like a seal. This fascinating article discusses how biology and engineering have come together to learn about the evolution of seals. It is best suited to students in Years 4, 5, 7 and 10 … Continued
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