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Nature Q&A | How do birds sing?

Have you heard that beautiful calls of the dawn chorus? Or noticed that some birds can exactly mimic specific sounds such as  car alarms? Birds produce more complex sounds than any other animal. The physiology and acoustics of bird vocalisation are unique in the animal kingdom. Bronchial tubes When a bird breathes it takes in air through its bill, draws it in past its throat and into its windpipe (or trachea). The windpipe forks to carry some air to each of...

Stressed by lockdown? Turn to Nature

How do we remain healthy and well during particularly challenging times – such as pandemics? A number of studies show that being in or even near natural environments, can help a great deal regarding both our physical health and vital associated mental well-being. Science Daily…   A study published in Ecological Applications suggests that nature around one’s home may help mitigate some of the negative mental health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. An online questionnaire survey completed by 3,000 adults...

Celebrating science!

It’s National Science Week –Australia- time to engage your curious mind and explore the world around you. Resource you can download – https://www.scienceweek.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2020ASTA-DeepBlue_ResourceBook_FINAL.pdf...