Triple S - Science for School Students

Australian scientists have discovered that a mere handful of “letters” are responsible for the genetics of eye colour.
The study, which looked at nearly 4000 twins and their families, proved conclusively that there is no single gene for eye colour, however there are indicators which strongly favour particular pigmentations.
Read the full article: Eye colour, pigmentation genes […]

A man in Scotland, who lost his own hand in an accident 30 years ago, has been fitted with an amazing bionic hand.
Billed as the world’s most advanced prosthetic hand, the i-LIMB is unique for the individual motors in each of the five fingers.
See how the hand works: Bionic hand gives realistic grip - BBC […]

A group of researchers believe that Australia’s ancient “megafauna” - giant kangaroos, emus and wombats the size of cars - were wiped out 40,000 years ago because of extended dry conditions.
Previously, it was thought that over-hunting had caused the demise of the ancient animals, but new findings suggest otherwise. The researchers, working with fossils in […]

Science is helping farmers develop stronger crops that are more resistant to salt and drought. New CSIRO facilities in Adelaide and Canberra will allow faster development, which means new, hardier strains will be available for use sooner - which is especially important at the moment, with farms facing water shortages across Australia.
Drought and salt tolerant […]

Researchers from Queensland believe that eating regular serves of green, leafy vegetables may help reduce the risk of developing skin cancer.
Doctor Jolieke van der Pols says green vegetables such as spinach contain a crucial cocktail of nutrients that can boost the skin’s natural defence against sun damage.
Spinach linked to sun protection - ABC News

Scientists in Japan have captured the first-ever video footage of a live giant squid.
The elusive deep sea creatures grow to be an estimated 20 metres long, but the one caught was only 3.5 metres long and weighed 50 kilograms.
Read more about the find and watch the video: Giant squid caught on video for first time […]