By Pat, 1 February 2013
Recent interviews with cyclist Lance Armstrong made headlines around the world. He admitted to the use of performance-enhancing drugs to win the Tour de France. Scientists have overcome many hurdles to develop the drug testing that underpins this revelation.
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By Pat, 18 January 2013
Last week in Science by Email we looked at the heatwave that has affected much of Australia. In this country, where heatwaves go, bushfires often follow.
By Pat, 11 January 2013
In Australia, the year is off to a sizzling start. Much of the continent has been sweltering under a record-breaking heatwave. Let’s look at what’s causing these extreme temperatures.
Although sand is a solid, did you know it can behave like a liquid? Find out how by trying this activity.
By Pat, 4 January 2013
How would you find out where to strike gold? Turns out termites might have the answer.
By Pat, 21 December 2012
As this year draws to a close, let’s have a look at some of the big stories in science for 2012. In July, physicists at the Large Hadron Collider announced they may have found evidence of the existence of the Higgs boson.
By Pat, 14 December 2012
Do you have left over fruit and vegetable scraps? One day you might be able to use them to clean up the environment!
By Pat, 7 December 2012
When you learn something new, be it a musical instrument or how to ride a bike, you usually need to practise. Practising means we get better at doing things and learning things we didn’t know before. It makes sense that to get better at something we should practise longer – right?
By Pat, 3 December 2012
From beetles to millipedes, worms to spiders, there are lots of bugs that live near us. Learn more about the critters that make leaf litter their home!
By Pat, 30 November 2012
A research team on board Australia’s Marine National Facility research vessel, Southern Surveyor, have made an unusual discovery: an island that isn’t there.
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