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Fake snot Activity

by David Shaw, 9 December 2020 | 0 comments

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Here’s some gross science for you to get hands-on with! This gloopy recipe produces some amazing fake snot.

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Remote ocean research during COVID-19 News

by David Shaw, 18 June 2020 | 0 comments

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By Hannah Evans The depths of oceans are mysterious. Since Earth’s surface is covered by over 70% ocean, there is a lot to explore. But during a pandemic, it’s a bad idea to fill a research ship with scientists from around the world. Many research ships have stopped sailing, but not all of them!

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Working at the Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness News

by David Shaw, 4 June 2020 | 2 comments

By Andrea Wild Imagine you’re a scientist working on SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing the disease COVID-19. Your lab is at the Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP) in Geelong, Victoria.

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COVID-19 coverage Update

by David Shaw, 15 April 2020 | 1 comments

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If you’re looking for clearly explained science and interesting activities, you’ve come to the right place. This is where we keep all our COVID-19 news, as well as some great science to do if you’re stuck at home.

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15 fabulous science activities to do indoors Activity

by David Shaw, 3 April 2020 | 1 comments

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Staying home to slow the spread of COVID-19? We’ve got some ideas to help you pass the time, even if you’re stuck indoors. Time to gather up materials from around the house and do some science!

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The isolation game Activity

by David Shaw, 2 April 2020 | 9 comments

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Written by Mike McRae Stuck inside with nothing to do? Grab a chess board and see if you can control an outbreak in this isolation game!

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Maths fun you can have at home Activity

by David Shaw, 27 March 2020 | 2 comments

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Across Australia and around the world, lots of kids are staying home to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Here are a whole bunch of fun maths activities to keep you busy!

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Double Helix hand washing guide News

by David Shaw, 23 March 2020 | 0 comments

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Hand washing is one of the most important tools we have in the fight against COVID-19. Read on for some tips and tricks to keep your hands sparkling!

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The Double Helix COVID-19 explainer Update

by David Shaw, 20 March 2020 | 4 comments

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As part of the media coverage of the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19), we thought it was important to explain the situation for young readers. Here’s a chance to get your head around the biology from the basics.

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Creating a vaccine for coronavirus News

by David Shaw, 27 February 2020 | 4 comments

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Article updated 2 April 2020 In the fight against the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19), it’s important to move fast. Some of the world’s best scientists are looking for a vaccine, a drug that teaches your body how to fight an infection before you even get it. However, making a new vaccine for coronavirus is a…

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