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Sea ice loss key to Arctic warming, study
29 Apr 2010
The story reports the conclusion made by two Australian scientists, Dr James Screen and Dr Ian Simmonds from the University of Melbourne, that the cause of the faster than expected temperature rises in the region are caused by the decline in sea ice. They explain this as due to the positive...
National Curriculum Year 10
Roos May Hold Key To Blocking Skin Cancers
01 Dec 2009
The article reports on the investigations of a team of scientists from Australia and Austria into an enzyme present in kangaroos that appears to repair damage to their DNA caused by UV rays. They are investigating whether a cream containing such an enzyme is a feasible solution for the prevention...
National Curriculum Year 10
Pedigree Dogs
17 Sep 2009
In August 2008, the BBC aired a documentary which claimed that a century of inbreeding and extreme selection to win shows has created a health and welfare scandal related to pedigree pets. This program follows up on reactions to the UK documentary. It examines changes that have occurred since it...
National Curriculum Year 10
Green Roofs
20 May 2010
Scientists from the University of Melbourne and CSIRO are working on a collaborative project investigating a more efficient approach to air conditioning urban buildings by placing cooling plants on the roof. The program provides a very relevant context for students to able to apply their scientific...
National Curriculum Year 9
Antarctic Glaciers
29 Apr 2010
The program explores the effects of warmer oceans and higher air temperatures on the world's biggest ice sheets in Antarctica. Evidence is presented for changes in both East and West Antarctica and possible causes and effects of these changes are described. A variety of data collection...
National Curriculum Year 9
Conversations: Professor Michael Smart
06 Apr 2010
Australian Michael Smart explains where his work on scramjets fits into the history of flight, how scram jets work and the backgrounds of the people in his team. He also explains why he loves what he is doing and why it is important to have people with a diversity of backgrounds and experience in...
National Curriculum Year 8
Nancy Millis
11 Mar 2010
Emeritus Professor Nancy Millis shares her thoughts about her long and varied career. She was first a fermentation scientist and then most notably the chair of the Genetic Manipulation Advisory Committee, a watchdog committee established to monitor developments in genetic modification that...
National Curriculum Year 10
This Is Your Theorem
12 Jun 2010
Two characters (television presenters) present some background on the life of Daniel Bernoulli with a number of simple demonstrations that support his theorem.
National Curriculum Year 10
Giant Drop
12 Jun 2010
Episode 5. Bernie and Ruben go on the Giant Drop at Dreamworld and then attempt to drop objects from great heights to test whether they all fall at the same rate.
National Curriculum Year 8
Hot science with Bernie Hobbs
23 Apr 2009
What happens when you eat chilli? Plus: are diesel or petrol cars more green?; do fish feel pain when they get hooked?; and why can't blood donors have hot drinks afterwards? Scientific ideas are applied to a number of questions from the triple j audience. Highlights the problematic nature of...
BOS NSW Syllabus Years 9 and 10
