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  1. Silent but deadly – farts explained

    By Sophia Giarrusso, 2020 Alumni (@GiarrussoSophia on Twitter) I’ve been wracking my brains the past week trying to think of an interesting topic to write about. …

    blogs.unimelb.edu.au/science-communication/2020/11/04/silent-but-deadly-farts-explained

  2. Shining light on sunscreen application

    By Janine Jaramillo, class of 2020 Last week, I was on an early Zoom call with a close friend who lives overseas (different time zones can …

    blogs.unimelb.edu.au/science-communication/2020/10/28/shining-light-on-sunscreen-application

  3. Aurora Australis? At this time of year, at this time of day, in this part of the country?

    By Joshua Sibbing, class of 2020. Every now and then, southern Australia is blessed with a spectacular light display called Aurora Australis. In the northern hemisphere, …

    blogs.unimelb.edu.au/science-communication/2020/10/21/aurora-australis-at-this-time-of-year-at-this-time-of-day-in-this-part-of-the-country

  4. Insomnia on the Red Planet

    By Isobel Abell, class of 2020 Do you find yourself struggling to wake up in the morning? Do you wish you had an extra 39 minutes …

    blogs.unimelb.edu.au/science-communication/2020/10/14/insomnia-on-the-red-planet

  5. Hail the humble seaweed

    By Julia Mahoney, class of 2020 Image created by author   It’s slimy, smelly, slippery and disconcerting when it brushes against your leg while you’re swimming …

    blogs.unimelb.edu.au/science-communication/2020/10/07/hail-the-humble-seaweed

  6. Fire and Bikes – How a volcano sparked the invention of the bicycle

    By Kate Bongiovanni, class of 2020. Image created by author using images by PavelBokr, Gordon Johnson and nandinduarte via Pixabay. Did you know volcanic eruptions have inspired great works of art such …

    blogs.unimelb.edu.au/science-communication/2020/09/30/fire-and-bikes-how-a-volcano-sparked-the-invention-of-the-bicycle

  7. Magpie Swooping- an Australian Phenomenon

    By Benjamin Saw, 2020 Alumni. An Australian phenomenon, magpie swooping is a yearly occurrence, and it is back! Magpies predominantly target cyclists, but will also attack …

    blogs.unimelb.edu.au/science-communication/2020/09/23/magpie-swooping-an-australian-phenomenon

  8. COVID-19 and Self-Compassion – Tackling feelings of worry and doubt in uncertain times

    By Isabella Sherburn, class of 2020 It’s stage 4 restrictions in Melbourne, Victoria… You’re up to your third coffee for the day. You haven’t left your …

    blogs.unimelb.edu.au/science-communication/2020/09/16/covid-19-and-self-compassion

  9. How do taste buds change?

    By Rosie Arnold, Class of 2017 (Cat food image credit Roger H. Goun via Flickr)   When I was a kid I accidentally ate cat food. …

    blogs.unimelb.edu.au/science-communication/2020/09/09/how-do-taste-buds-change

  10. Could ‘love potions’ be real?

    By Josh Munro, Class of 2016 (Image by Brianna Fairhurst via Unsplash) If you’re a sucker for love, then you’re not alone! Have you been struggling …

    blogs.unimelb.edu.au/science-communication/2020/09/02/could-love-potions-be-real

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