Double Helix Issue 71

Cover of 'Double Helix' magazine issue 71 showing a turtle swimming over a vibrant reef.

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This issue of Double Helix is diving deep into life – and science – under the sea!

Take a dive under the sea with Double Helix! Explore the mysteries of the wonky holes that dot the reef, and learn about the challenges that face our sea turtles. Why not meet a solar-powered sea slug! Or if you’re more into tech, read about the undersea cables that power the internet. + Full description

We’ve got plenty of experiments for budding marine scientists. Study ocean currents, and discover an ancient diving reflex hidden in your brain. We’ve got instructions for drawing a life-sized blue whale – it’s REALLY big. Plus, learn how to make your own air-powered refrigerator.

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News

Issue publication date: 15 April 2024

Details

Magazine | April 2024 | $ 10.99
ISBN: DH09/71 | 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
VIRTUAL REALITY DREAMING – Strap on a virtual reality headset and discover what life was like for the Kaurna people 20,000 years ago.
TURTLE TROUBLES – Sea turtles are facing a tough challenge – too many females and not enough males!
BRIDGING CONTINENTS: THE CABLES CONNECTING OUR PLANET – Have you ever wondered how internet data gets all the way to Australia? Data cables criss-cross Earth’s oceans.
SEALS, HUMANS, BATS AND MAPS! Scientists have lots of interesting ways to explore the deep ocean.
WONKY HOLES – Fishers love these mysterious underwater holes. Now scientists are uncovering why they are there.

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

Activities
Tie-Dye Currents
Draw A Blue Whale
Dive Reflex Challenge
Make It Comic
Message In A Bottle
Puzzles

Competitions
Craning the Deep
Deep Dive!
Capture This!

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).