Studies in the last few years have questioned whether there is any effect on children if the mother was drinking while pregnant. So is there a safe amount?
One drink too many? Maybe if you’re pregnant
by Claire • October 8, 2012 • 0 Comments
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Clouding the Olympic issue, China style
by Claire • July 31, 2012 • 1 Comment
As the London Olympics roll around, I think back to Beijing 2008 – the daring feats of athleticism, the mascots (the London mascots are also pretty cute) and, of course, the weather. Hang on, the weather? Yes, weather is always…
You think you know… but you’re wrong.
by Claire • May 17, 2012 • 0 Comments
It often happens at a quiz night. They call out the theme for one of the rounds and you think ‘yeah, I know all about Swedish pop music from the 70s’. But you’re left severely disappointed by the end of…
When it’s worth crying over spilt oil
by Claire • October 17, 2011 • 0 Comments
Oil spills in the ocean are environmental catastrophes. They can destroy all manners of marine life, decimate coastal regions and wreak havoc for generations, costing a LOT of money. From the BP Oil Spill a few years back to the more recent…
Out of your mind?
by Claire • October 6, 2011 • 2 Comments
If you have ever had an out of body experience you may be left feeling a bit spooked… luckily, your brain is probably just playing tricks!
Going for Gold!
by Claire • September 14, 2011 • 0 Comments
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Coal, not just what it seams…
by Claire • September 5, 2011 • 5 Comments
With climate change in our midst, it seems pretty important to be thinking about energy sources. After reading about all of the potential energy sources for Australia, I was interested in looking at a current source that has recently been making…
Science at Home: Are you good at multitasking?
by Claire • August 23, 2011 • 0 Comments
To celebrate the end of National Science Week make sure you have taken the Multitasking Test!
How to match it with the best. (Matches- Part II)
by Claire • August 15, 2011 • 1 Comment
Part 2 of our expose into matches: Phosphorus. Or, if you’re witty, ‘Phospho R’ Us’
Got a light? (Matches- Part I)
by Claire • August 11, 2011 • 1 Comment
Playing with fire? Part I of the quest to make the best matches. There’s more to the humble match than you might think