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Frogman
27 Aug 2009
The program catches up with the winner of the 2009 Eureka Prize for "Early Career Species Discovery", Dr Conrad Hoskins. His research area is taxonomy, the discovery and classification of new species. The program shows his fieldwork in the rainforests of Queensland, new discoveries...
National Curriculum Year 10
D-Drive Gearbox
07 Apr 2010
Steve Durnin's invention of a clutchless, continuously engaged, five speed gear box, forward or reverse could be the "perfect" gear box that ensures a typical internal combustion car engine is always running at its optimum power output resulting in much greater fuel efficiency....
National Curriculum Year 8
Catalyst: The Rise Of Slime
22 Oct 2009
The program describes the devastating impact of the increase in giant jelly fish numbers in seas around Japan. It describes some of research into possible causes of this increase. Impacts of human activity such as over-harvesting and pollution are described. The program provides an opportunity for...
National Curriculum Year 6
Catalyst: Knowing The Enemy
29 Oct 2009
The program investigates the science of fire and some research by the CSIRO that is increasing knowledge and understanding in this area. Details are provided of tests being done at the Pyrotron, an experimental fire tunnel, in Canberra. The program examines what makes a bushfire so destructive and...
National Curriculum Year 6
Catalyst: Fighting Fire With Fire
29 Oct 2009
The program investigates the history of fire in Australia and how best to manage bushfires. It explores both the influence of climate and impact of humans on the frequency of fires, and the whole debate about prescribed burning: does it reduce risk to life and property or simply destroy ecosystems.
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
Fire, Flood And Acid Mud: Acid Mud
01 May 2008
A range of Australian scientists explain the effects on wetlands of regulating the natural highs and lows of the Murray River water flow, resulting in acid sulfate soils. One wetland has a pH equivalent to that of a car battery. It outlines the chemistry involved - formation of sulfuric acid,...
National Curriculum Year 7
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
