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Written by science teachers Kate Anderson and Sally Parker and designed for use in the classroom, this 64-page guide will bring out the imagination, creativity and independent learning in your students.
It uses enquiry-based approaches and proven pedagogical methodology to maximise engagement and involvement of students in their learning. And it offers [...]
An overview of the key biofuels, their potential, and technical and social issues facing them.
In a few decades human and machine will merge, illness will be eradicated, and human beings will live to 150. Take a journey into the imaginations of scientists and futurists pondering ways to use nanotechnologies, and discussions about how society should or could use them.
Your pocket guide to the emerging industry of nanotechnology: Contains Australian research and overseas research, covering nanotech in consumer products, health and food, water and the environment, energy development and nanosafety and regulation.
The Australian Stem Cell Centre has comprehensive and up-to-date fact sheets and links
Discussion of some of the questions and key arguments for and against gene technology.
Nanotechnologies are being used to reduce food particles to smaller sizes to improve food characteristics, and to make plastic food packaging stronger, lighter or perform better. Are there any risks? The behaviour of manufactured nano-particles in foods and food packaging, as well as in our bodies is currently an area of active research.
Products containing engineered nanomaterials will be developed, manufactured and used in Australian research laboratories and workplaces. The small size and unique properties of
engineered nanomaterials have raised concerns that there might be implications for human health and safety.
Take a journey into the nanoworld to see how nanotech can help the environment
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) publication on the cirteria they use to assess each GM food for health and human safety. Contains basics of DNA, genes and gene technology.