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Nanotechnology super science guide

jasonmajor — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 04:57:17 +0000

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 both variety and flexibility of use for the differentiated classroom.

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Biofuels: can they power our future?

jasonmajor — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:49:07 +0000

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Nanotechnology: peering into the future

jasonmajor — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 02:34:32 +0000

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.

Does size really matter?

jasonmajor — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:55:46 +0000

CSIRO and Australian Office of Nanotechnology little book about little things that make a big difference. It is your guide to the emerging industry of nanotechnology, a field of science with the potential to bring social, economic and environmental benefits to the world. It discusses Australian research from CSIRO and other institutes, and overseas research, covering the topics of nanotechnology in consumer products, health and food, water and the environment, energy development and nanosafety and regulation.

Click here for download

Stem Cells

jasonmajor — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:14:03 +0000

What is a stem cell?

What are embryonic stem cells, adult stem cells and Induced Pluripotent stem cells (iPS)?

Australian stem cell research and regulation

The Australian Stem Cell Centre has comprehensive and up-to-date fact sheets and links on these topics and more

Arguments for and against genetic engineering

jasonmajor — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 05:54:43 +0000

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Nanotechnology and foods

jasonmajor — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:09:14 +0000

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.

Nanotechnologies in the workplace (OHS)

jasonmajor — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 23:59:02 +0000

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.

Nanotechnology and the environment

jasonmajor — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 07:21:07 +0000

Nanotechnology and the environment

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GM foods: safety assessment of genetically modified foods

jasonmajor — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 02:32:35 +0000

GM foods: safety assessment of genetically modified foods

http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/_srcfiles/GM%20Foods_text_pp_final.pdf