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Science News
Australian Academy of Science
An Australian site that explains the science behind the headlines. Browse by topic or search the alphabetical list of keywords.

Science (Wired)
This U.S. online magazine provides information regarding technical advances in science.

The Conversation 
Provides opinion articles written by academics and is an excellent resource for research tasks that require you to discuss different aspects of a particular topic.

The Guardian 
Provides articles that discuss developments in science and is a good source of information for tasks that require you to discuss different aspects of a particular topic.

ABC Science
Access ABC radio and TV science programs, in-depth feature articles and daily science news.

Science Encyclopaedia
The Encyclopedia of Earth 
A free, expert-reviewed collection of content covering most aspects of Science. 

Science Resources

100 Amazing Videos for Teaching and Studying Physics
Great videos that explain a variety of Physics concepts.

Absorb
A series of interactive online courses for secondary schools, covering physics, chemistry, electronics, mathematics and advanced physics.  Each title offers a huge amount of interactivity - ranging from simple animations that show hidden concepts, to powerful models that allow flexible experimentation.

Key to Tasmanian Vascular Plants

The Hutchins School Solar Array

Royal Society of Chemistry: Learn Chemistry
A large range of interactive resources for students and teachers covering various aspects of Chemistry.

Weather Station Data @Hutchins

Physics Applets and Animations