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Sir William Bragg - Nobel Prize for physics, 1915. Bragg shared the prize with his son (also Sir William Bragg). Sir Frank Macfarlane Burnet - Nobel Prize for medicine, 1960. ...

Before white settlement, Aboriginal people survived off the native plants and animals of the Australian environment for thousands of years. Bush foods such as berries, roots and nectars were a vital part of the aboriginal diet in many areas. In the late...

Image courtesy of the Sydney Morning Herald. Lawrence Hargrave, who achieved the first powered flight in 1894 with four box kites, was said to be symbolic of many Australian inventors and Australian innovation; 'He was interested in the invention, not th...

National Science Week is Australia's major annual science extravaganza. National Science Week is a partnership between the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), ASF Limited, the Australian Science Teachers Association, and the Department of Innovati...

Mawson ice edge, &copy Australian Antarctic Division, 2006, Kingston Tasmania 7050. Sir Douglas Mawson (1882-1958) was an Australian who led a series of expeditions to Antarctica. The Australasian Antarctic Expedition (AAE) 1911-14 was an important scie...

However, the first zoo in Australia, Melbourne Zoo, wasn't established until 1862. Taronga Zoo and Western Plains Zoo are jointly administered New South Wales public zoos. The zoo features both Australian native species and exotic species of mammals, bi...

Portrait of Howard Florey, c. You may have never heard of Howard Florey, but his work on the development of the first penicillin-based antibiotic medicines has probably already saved your life. Howard Florey did not discover penicillin. ...

Websites matching your query...

Magnetic Island Wildlife Site   (more info)

A not-for-profit site which aims to provide a virtual space where comprehensive information on the wildlife of Magnetic Island can be found, shared and discussed.

Birdwatching in Sydney   (more info)

The Cumberland Bird Observers' Club conducts at least 40 birdwatching trips every year all over the greater Sydney region. If you have never been birdwatching before then one of our outings is the perfect way to start.

Wildlife Preservation Society of Australia Inc   (more info)

Australian native wildlife preservation lobby group. Website has News, Membership details, Awards and Projects, FAQ, articles for Schools, and Links.

Australian Fauna   (more info)

Information on Australia's birds, mammals, and insects. Includes photos, an Australian fauna quiz, and amazing animal facts.

Parkes Observatory Homepage   (more info)

Homepage for the Parkes Telescope, famous for it's use in the Apollo 11 landing on the moon. Find out about the history of the telescope and information on visiting the telescope site, located just north of Parkes, New South Wales.

Planet Water   (more info)

Website all about water. Includes chemical and physical properties of water; management, use and conservation of water; and water quality guidelines.

The Archaeological Computing Laboratory   (more info)

Archaeology at the University of Sydney has a number of museum and research project archaeological units. The site lets visitors explore research information, publications, teaching and e-learning information as well as information about workshops.

WLW   (more info)

Includes links to librarian resources, education in Australia and Australian science for secondary students. Also provides humorous anecdotes and serious book reviews.

CSIRO Publishing   (more info)

CSIRO Publishing is Australia's foremost science and technology publisher of research journals, books, magazines and CD-ROMs and an award-winning multimedia producer. On the site you can view the Journals available, order online and learn more about the p

Australian Population Association   (more info)

Official site containing details of organisation, membership and statistical information on Australia's population changes. Includes historical data and future population changes, as well as links to other population research organisations.

Seaworld   (more info)

Seaworld is committed to educating guests about the marine environment, and playing an active role in marine research and rescue. The website gives information about the park by providing 'plan your event' and 'plan your excursion' links. You can also buy

Bright Sparcs   (more info)

A register of more than 4,100 people involved in the development of science, technology and medicine in Australia, including references to their archival materials and bibliographic resources. This site is very extensive and includes an Australian science

National Academies Forum (NAF)   (more info)

The National Academy Forum provides a basis for cooperative activities among the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia, the Australian Academy of Science, the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering and the Australian Academy of