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  • The twin values of an indigenous seed bank
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    The twin values of an indigenous seed bank

    Asia & Australia's Engagement with AsiaBiological SciencesSTEM

    Providing food security and preserving culture using indigenous knowledge can be done using an Indigenous seed bank. This interesting resource...

    Years 6-7 & 9-10
  • What shapes genetic diversity in mammals?
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    What shapes genetic diversity in mammals?

    Biological SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM

    Global map points to evolution and climate impacting the biodiversity of mammals. Use this resource to build on prior knowledge...

    Years 10
  • What we can learn from fish that change sex
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    What we can learn from fish that change sex

    Biological SciencesSTEM

    A fish that changes sex to lead the pack has revealed what happens genetically to pull off the trick. Encourage...

    Years 4-10
  • Answers With… Professor Alex Zelinsky
    Career Profile & Video & Film

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    Answers With... Professor Alex Zelinsky

    Biological SciencesCareers in STEMChemical SciencesEarth SciencesEngineeringMathematical SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEMTechnology

    Professor Alex Zelinsky Professor Alex Zelinsky AO is the Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Newcastle. His scientific career...

    Years 3-10
  • Tassie devils hold clue to how cancer conceals itself
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    Tassie devils hold clue to how cancer conceals itself

    Biological SciencesSTEM

    Some human cancers use the same hiding trick. This interesting scientific development could be discussed with students in year 8...

    Years 8 & 10
  • Monosex animal populations ‘could help prevent disease and poverty’
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    Monosex animal populations ‘could help prevent disease and poverty'

    Biological SciencesEarth SciencesSTEM

    A PhD researcher from Australia’s University of the Sunshine Coast explores the science behind sex-changing animals and the impact this...

    Years 4-10
  • Fishy robot outswims the school
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    Fishy robot outswims the school

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesEngineeringPhysical SciencesSTEMTechnology

    Researchers build a fake fish that proves mighty fine at fin-flapping. Use this article about a technological development as an...

    Years 4-5 & 7-10
  • Heat-resistant coral could help rescue threatened reefs
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    Heat-resistant coral could help rescue threatened reefs

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesEarth SciencesPhysical SciencesSTEMSustainability

    But it needs to survive climate change first. This article could be used with students in years 4-10 studying Biological...

    Years 4-10
  • GM Crops: to ban or not to ban? That’s not the question
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    GM Crops: to ban or not to ban? That's not the question

    Biological SciencesChemical SciencesEarth SciencesEngineeringSTEM

    With two states making different decisions on genetically modified crops, researchers say conversations need to move past simply being “for”...

    Years 4 & 6-10
  • Can you know too much about yourself?
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    Can you know too much about yourself?

    Biological SciencesSTEM

    Researchers concerned about unguided trips down the genetic pathway. This short article would work alongside Biological Sciences for years 8,...

    Years 8-10
  • Wolves care about their mates. Dogs, not so much
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    Wolves care about their mates. Dogs, not so much

    Biological SciencesSTEM

    Topics: Biological Sciences – Genetics, Living Things Additional: Careers Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences – Interdependence and Ecosystems, Diversity and...

    Years 5, 7 & 10
  • Scientists probe the ethical and scientific dangers of gene-edited babies
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    Scientists probe the ethical and scientific dangers of gene-edited babies

    Biological SciencesSTEM

    Topics: Biological Sciences – Cells, The Body, Genetics Additional: Careers, Technology, Engineering Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences – Form and...

    Years 10-12

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