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  • EXPLAINER: Coral Bleaching
    Video & Film, Explainer & Teacher Resource

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    EXPLAINER: Coral Bleaching

    Biological SciencesEarth SciencesMarine SciencesSustainability

    The science behind coral bleaching events explained. In this article learn what a coral is, the threats of climate change...

    Years 1-9
  • How does carbon capture and storage work?
    Article & Student Activity

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    How does carbon capture and storage work?

    Earth SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEMTechnology

    One approach to the control of carbon emissions is carbon capture. This excellent explainer article discusses the different forms of...

    Years 6-8 & 10
  • EXPLAINER: Renewable Energy
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    EXPLAINER: Renewable Energy

    Earth SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEMSustainabilityTechnology

    We don’t have to be tied to dirty coal-fired power stations for our energy needs. We have real options, explains...

    Years 6-8 & 10
  • Let’s talk about sex. Beetle sex.
    Article

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    Let’s talk about sex. Beetle sex.

    Biological SciencesSTEM

    The sex life of the British burying beetle is really pretty disgusting, and Dr Megan Head gets to study it...

    Years 10
  • Flirting with the enemy: fish using sharks to exfoliate
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    Flirting with the enemy: fish using sharks to exfoliate

    Biological SciencesSTEM

    Rubbing against the sharks’ sandpaper-like skin might remove parasites and skin irritants for bold fish. Learn about this dangerous relationship...

    Years 3-4 & 6
  • Getting Personal With Skinks
    Video & Film

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    Getting Personal With Skinks

    Biological SciencesSTEM

    Researchers from Macquarie University in Sydney are delving into the private lives of skinks to understand why animals bond together....

    Years 3, 5 & 7
  • Baby dugongs bounce back
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    Baby dugongs bounce back

    Biological SciencesSTEM

    Baby dugongs are back, baby! Use this short article about rising Dugong numbers in Australian waters with Biology students in...

    Years 4-7
  • Changing the colour of fishing nets could save thousands of penguins
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    Changing the colour of fishing nets could save thousands of penguins

    Biological SciencesSTEM

    Melbourne Zoo’s little penguins have been participating in scientific research that could save thousands of penguins lives. This resource is...

    Years 6-7 & 9
  • Antarctic biodiversity is under threat from climate change
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    Antarctic biodiversity is under threat from climate change

    Antarctic ScienceBiological SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM

    Antarctic scientists have been monitoring the volume of ice-free areas on the continent and it’s bad news for biodiversity. Watch...

    Years 4, 6-7 & 9-10
  • Meet a Climate Scientist: Matthew England
    Career Profile & Video & Film

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    Meet a Climate Scientist: Matthew England

    Biological SciencesCareers in STEMEarth SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEM

    Meet Matthew England. As an oceanographer and climate scientist, he is a world-leading expert in the physics of the oceans...

    Years 7-10
  • SCINEMA: Coral Bleaching Explained: the story of Frank the coral
    SCINEMA & Video & Film

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    SCINEMA: Coral Bleaching Explained: the story of Frank the coral

    Biological SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM

    Frank the coral has been living peacefully on the beautiful Great Barrier Reef for 400 years. However, Frank noticed that...

    Years 4, 6-7 & 9-10
  • How did we get here: Megafauna murder mystery
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    How did we get here: Megafauna murder mystery

    Biological SciencesSTEM

    Who dunnit? What led to the extinction of our megafauna? Find out who the suspects are in this episode of...

    Years 4, 6-7 & 10

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