Citizen scientists in Perth help track Carnaby’s Cockatoo
The endangered Carnaby’s Cockatoo now has a few hundred new supporters fighting for its survival. Citizens living in the Perth metropolitan area are helping University of Western Australia School of Animal Biology staff…
Do-it-yourself science projects: Make a volcano!
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Do-it-yourself science projects: Make a balloon-powered rocket
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Do-it-yourself science projects: Make a periscope
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Do-it-yourself science projects: Make your own solar desalination plant
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Tiny frogs struggle for survival
One of the snowy region’s most striking residents, the Southern Corroboree Frog, is fighting for survival. With an estimated 80 frogs left in the wild, Taronga Zoo has successfully bred 150 fertile eggs…
Hot rocks to cool the west
The University of Western Australia is set to become the first site in Australia to receive geothermal-powered air conditioning after striking a deal with Perth-based company Green Rock Energy.
