Amber’s on board with an element of surprise
The prize-winning board game “Chem-Mystery” is one of many inventions on display at the Oliphant Science Awards Open Day.
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Dredging up Bay seagrass
SEAGRASS blocking Glenelg Harbour will trigger dredging from Monday in an effort to keep the channel open.
‘Plastic diamonds’ are forever — and worth a fortune
MEDICAL laser company Norseld Pty Ltd has found new business opportunities in defence with a unique approach to making a highly sought-after thin film coating.
EPA warning over Woodville bore water
RESIDENTS of 900 homes at risk of contamination from past use of industrial chemicals are being advised not to use bore water for any purpose while the EPA conducts an investigation.
Little Scientist sparks wide-eyed wonder
WHEN little Leila found a chrysalis and took it to preschool, she sparked a big project on butterflies. Now St Thomas School and Preschool in Goodwood is the SA winner of the Federal Government’s Little Scientists Early STEM Awards.
Top scientist returns to be part of winning team
SOUTH Australia’s new chief scientist, Professor Caroline McMillen, has been lured back to the state after seven years in NSW.
Our rock star of science digs deep to benefit the nation
GEOLOGIST and explorer Professor Richard Hillis is South Australia’s Scientist of the Year, winning of the coveted prize at the Science Excellence Awards.
The t-shirt with a small secret
IT’S the t-shirt that repels water — and there’s a little trick to get it to work. Now you can learn all about the science behind it.
Baby boom after ant-eloping at Monarto Zoo
MONARTO Zoo has welcomed three addax, two scimitar-horned oryx and a blackbuck calf in the international breeding effort to save the species.
Science Alive! ignites at Adelaide Showground
EXPLOSIVE Science is the latest attraction at the nation’s biggest science expo: Science Alive! at Adelaide Showground. Opens to schools tomorrow (Friday) and the public this weekend. More than 60 exhibitors provide hands-on activities for all ages.
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