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Trawl Team
20 May 2010
Reporter Mark Horstman follows the research expedition of a team of scientists from the Australian Antarctic Division to the Southern Ocean to discover the mysterious benthic [sea floor living] creatures that live under up to two kilometres of water. Information is provided about the technology...
National Curriculum Year 8
Royal Botanic Gardens
17 Jun 2009
The Royal Botanic Gardens in Sydney is the oldest scientific research organization in Australia. It is home to 9000 species of plants. The program is a guided tour with the Director of the Gardens, Dr Tim Entwisle. The history of the gardens is outlined as well as the viewers being introduced to...
National Curriculum Year 8
Catalyst: Dingo Secrets
04 Jun 2009
Reporter Dr Jonica Newby investigates the research project of a young biologist from University of Western Sydney. What he is finding out about a family of multicoloured dingoes in the Blue Mountains is challenging current understandings of the animals and the way they are managed. Findings about...
National Curriculum Year 6
Salinity Mythbusters
29 Mar 2010
The announcer describes briefly the situation of ground water salinity and then describes a theory in explanation put forward by a scientist. The announcer goes on to provide a counter theory put forward by another scientist . The announcer then interviews a practitioner and they discuss the...
National Curriculum Year 10
Grey Water Uses
12 Mar 2010
Josh Byrne, environmental scientist, talks about using grey water safely around the home as a way of saving water. He gives some practical tips on water re-use and conservation.
National Curriculum Year 8
Blue Groper
25 Feb 2010
Australia's waters are dotted with aquatic reserves created to protect the rich diversity of out marine life. Surfing Scientist Ruben Meerman dives into a marine reserve near Sydney to see how its inhabitants are faring and meets some marine scientists monitoring blue gropers to provide critical...
National Curriculum Year 8
Aerial Orang Utans
12 Feb 2009
Although the orang-utans of Borneo are threatened with extinction, we don't know exactly how many are left or where they are. The use of helicopters to locate their nests and estimate population size has helped to challenge our thinking about the requirements of this species and their ability to...
BOS NSW Syllabus Years 9 and 10
Seahorses
06 Nov 2008
One of the most beautiful and bizarre creatures under the sea must surely be the seahorse. Their highly unusual reproduction has not been sufficient to overcome the impacts of habitat destruction and human predation.
BOS NSW Syllabus Years 9 and 10
Medical entomologist
04 Nov 2009
Mozzie man Cameron Webb had no idea his love of the environment would lead him to become a specialist in disease-carrying insects - a medical entomologist. This brief video shows the range of work and skills needed from in the field to the laboratory. The potential benefits of a career like this...
BOS NSW Syllabus Years 11 and 12
experiMENTALS: Bouncing balls
26 Oct 2009
The battle of the bouncing balls.
BOS NSW Syllabus Years 11 and 12
