Double Helix Issue 51
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Plug in to the world of technology and coding with Issue 51 of Double Helix magazine!
Computers are everywhere in our modern world, so join us on a coding adventure! Unravel the secrets of internet giants as we try to understand the algorithm. Or come and discover the cutting-edge tech of quantum computers. + Full description
If you're itching to get into coding, we've got you covered. Try a musical coding activity, or find out which websites and apps can help you get started in a new programming language. Then, try making your own claymation video!
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Magazine | October 2021 | $ 9.50ISBN: DH07/51 | 40 pages | 297 x 210 mm
Publisher: CSIRO Publishing
Colour illustrations, Colour photographs
Contents
FeaturesSPOTTING SPECIES WITH DNA – Rangers can tell which animals have been drinking at a waterhole based on the DNA left behind.
THE HIDDEN SECRETS OF ALGORITHMS – Do big internet companies have our best interests at heart?
TRACKING FREQUENT FLYERS – Humans aren’t the only animals wearing the latest smart devices.
EXPAND YOUR CODING SKILLS – Are you keen to try a new programming language? Here are some great websites and apps to try!
Regulars
Snippets
Time-travelling Shed
Poster
Reviews
Microscope
Planetary Post – Saturn's Slushy Centre
Tech Timelines – Quantum Computers
Back of the Envelope
Fiction
Activities
Make It Comic
Create Your Own Tunes With Code!
Claymation
Puzzles
Competitions
Design a Game
Gone Phishing!
Robot Repair
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).