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Up in the air – A quick quiz Quiz

by David Shaw, 14 July 2022 | 0 comments

Here are 5 fresh questions to juggle for this week’s quiz. Will you score high, or come crashing to Earth?

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Bugs are back, but where have they been? News

by David Shaw, 26 September 2019 | 0 comments

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By Andrea Wild and Bryan Lessard Insect populations boom during warmer and wetter months. But have you ever wondered where they go during winter?

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Many mosquitoes – a quick quiz Quiz

by David Shaw, 22 November 2018 | 2 comments

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This quiz has two questions about tiny bloodsuckers that are bound to make your skin itch! But don’t stop there. Can you get all five questions right? If you’re after more fun science for kids, subscribe to Double Helix magazine!  

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Why is CSIRO releasing mosquitoes? News

by David Shaw, 19 July 2018 | 4 comments

Image of two mosquitoes.

There are plenty of reasons to hate mosquitoes. They are annoying, hard to catch, and their bites can itch for days. But they’re not just irritating – in many places they spread diseases such as malaria, Zika and dengue.

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