News
Issue publication date: 15 April 2023
Reviews
"Double Helix is CSIRO’s science magazine for kids and is packed full of news, facts, activities and competitions - and the April issue is focused on wildlife conservation and animal rescue. The magazine highlights a diverse range of scientists and experts working to rescue Australia’s native wildlife."
Wildlife Health Australia, 3 April 2023
Details
Magazine |
April 2023 |
$ 10.99
ISBN: DH08/63 | 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.
Contents
Features
MUSSEL POWER – There is a lot to know about these freshwater filter feeders. Bidjara scientist Michelle Hobbs tells us the facts.
NOT IN MY BACKYARD! People and animals don’t always mix. How do we protect the wildlife that shares our spaces?
WHAT THE FREEZE! EXPLORING
A FROZEN ZOO – The Australian Frozen Zoo stores genetic material to safeguard against extinction.
A SECOND CHANCE FOR BABY BATS – Motherless baby bats are cared for by volunteers at the Tolga Bat Hospital.
A QUOLL-ITY REINTRODUCTION – Bringing eastern quolls back to the mainland has taken a lot of trial and error.
Regulars
Snippets
Poster
Reviews
Time-travelling Shed
Planetary Post
Tech Timelines
Back of the Envelope
Microscope
Fiction
Activities
Let's Look for Echidna Poo!
Holey Eggs
What Floats a Shark?
Make It Comic
Crossword
Puzzles
Competitions
Sea Helpers
Quiet Please!
Creatures of the Deep
Have your Say and Win!
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).