Double Helix Issue 77

Cover of 'Double Helix' magazine issue 77 showing the planet Venus in space, surrounded by dumbbell-shaped space stations, and with constellations of

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In this issue of Double Helix, explore alien worlds, space science and Earth's surprising invaders.

This issue we’re searching for aliens! Meet the scientists combing the skies for signs of life, and come with us as we search for bacteria in the clouds of Venus. Or for a different type of alien, find out why cute, fluffy cats are so devastating for our bush. + Full description

Want to get hands-on with aliens? Why not build a radio for yourself? Or you can grow plants without soil like astronauts do. And if that’s not enough, you can make an alien blob and an origami UFO.

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News

Issue publication date: 15 January 2025

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Details

Magazine | January 2025 | $ 11.99
ISBN: DH10/77 | 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
POSSUM DREAMING – Celebrating the return of brushtail possums to Central Australia
CATS – THE PURRFECT ALIENS – To our native wildlife, cats are the ultimate alien predator
CLOUD DWELLERS: COULD LIFE THRIVE IN THE SKIES OF VENUS? Venus’ surface is super-hot and toxic, but things might be nicer up in the clouds.
DOING SETI SCIENCE – Meet three scientists working on SETI – the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence

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

Activities
Grow An Alien Blob
Origami UFO
Growing Without Soil
Make It Comic
Martian Mix-Up!
Puzzles

Competitions
Creepy Cryptids!
Spaced Out!
Greetings, Earthling!

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).