Double Helix Issue 68

Cover of 'Double Helix' magazine issue 68, featuring a photograph of a beautiful red, turquoise and yellow butterfly resting on a leaf.

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This issue of Double Helix magazine is all about insects – you'll be buzzing with excitement!

This issue, we’re discovering some incredible insects! Join us as we search for Christmas beetles and discover what it takes to name a species. If you’re looking for something more futuristic, why not learn about robot bees, or the Aussie kids taking bush foods into space. And for something fun, take our test and find out what insect you are! + Full description

Want to get experimenting? We’ve got you covered! Make a water strider and learn how insects avoid sinking. Learn to cast your own beeswax candles. And explore insect senses by imitating their eyes and communicating through smells.

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News

Issue publication date: 01 December 2023

Details

Magazine | December 2023 | $ 10.99
ISBN: DH09/68 | 40 pages | 297 x 210 mm
Publisher: CSIRO Publishing
Colour illustrations, Colour photographs

Features

Looking for science, technology, engineering and maths news? We've got you covered! Inside every issue you'll find articles, activities, puzzles, comics and prizes galore.

Features
THE OLDEST STORIES IN THE WORLD – Some stories told by Palawa People in Tasmania date back to the last Ice Age!
‘TIS THE CHRISTMAS BEETLE SEASON – The Christmas beetle count is on, and you’re invited to join the search.
HOW TO NAME A SPECIES (AFTER YOUR DOG!) – Join Kit Prendergast as she finds a bee that no scientist has found before.
THE MANY WONDERS OF BEE VENOM – Scientists are researching the disease-fighting effects of bee venom.

Regulars
Snippets
Poster
Reviews
Time-travelling Shed
Planetary Post
Tech Timelines
Back of the Envelope
Microscope
Fiction

Activities
Walking on Water
Through Bugs' Eyes
Messaging With Scents
Make It Comic
What Insect Are You
Puzzles

Competitions
Light It Up!
Hive A Go!
Un-Bee-Lievably Fun
Tyr-Ant Ants

Authors

The Double Helix team is part of CSIRO Publishing and has a long-standing reputation for delivering expertly written, fascinating and fun science material for young people, with an aim to foster an interest in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).