Double Helix Issue 49
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Fact or fake? Learn how to spot fakes in nature and technology, and try some fakery of your own!
Did you spot the fake on the cover? Be careful when reading this issue – not all the fakes will be so obvious! See if you can beat the curious camouflage of sneaky spiders, or animals playing possum. What’s not fake are helicopters in space – find out where they’re headed next. + Full description
If you’re in the mood for some fakery of your own, try our math-magical card trick or build an owl to keep birds out of your garden. And if you’re still feeling artistic, you can make some sweet spirals with our art pendulum!
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Magazine | July 2021 | $ 9.50ISBN: DH07/49 | 40 pages | 297 x 210 mm
Publisher: CSIRO Publishing
Colour illustrations, Colour photographs
Contents
FeaturesTHE LIVING DEAD – No, they aren’t dead – these creatures fake death to escape attackers.
SPIDER ANTICS – If you’re scared of spiders, look away. Some spiders hide in plain sight, disguised as ants!
SPOT THE FAKE – Learn how science can uncover even the best counterfeiting and forgeries.
Regulars
Snippets
Poster
Reviews
Planetary Post
Tech Timelines
Back of the Envelope
Microscope
Fiction
Time-travelling Shed
Activities
Sweet Spirals
Math-magic Card Trick
Make It Comic
Puzzles
Competitions
Code Breaker
Fact Check
Amazed
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).
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