Week 12, 19th May .
Dinosaurs' respiratory systems were apparently more similar to those of birds than those of modern reptiles . These websites explore the evidence:
Dinosaurs and birds just a breath away
...and then it was really exciting to actually start finding examples. And that, to me, is about as good as it gets — to be able to go out and satisfy your own curiosity about something by designing a test...and at the end of it, you've learned something about the living world — but you've also learned something about how science works and about how much fun it is."
Matt Wedel: Hunting the inflatable dinosaur
Week 7, 14th April
Millipede madness on the ABC
Have you been invaded by smelly black millipedes? This ABC site tells you all about this introduced species that is taking over our homes. While you're there, look at some of the other links, including the one on beetles.
Week 6, 6th April
Australian Museum: About... Australian earthworms
Week 3, 6th March
When you look at the preserved specimens of bluebottles in your lab class, remind yourself that these complex colonial animals can pack a nasty sting. So what's the best way to treat a bluebottle sting? Find out about the latest ideas at: ABC Catalyst - Bluebottles
Watch Catalyst - 3 mins | windows media . real player
Week 1, 25th February
DEVIL' FROG ATE DINOS FOR BREAKFAST
Scientists have announced the discovery in north western Madagascar of a bulky amphibian dubbed the 'devil frog' that lived 65-70 million years ago and was so nasty it may have eaten newborn dinosaurs.
