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Cover of The Helix magazine issue 128.
Issue 128 is out now.

The Helix: a science magazine for ages 10+

The Helix magazine for ages 10+ brings you fascinating science news, feature stories, hands-on experiments and competitions every two months.

All about The Helix

The Helix is one of the magazines of CSIRO's Double Helix Science Club. The Helix has been Australia's premier science education magazine since 1986.

Written to appeal to ages ten and above, The Helix covers topics from astronomy and the environment to entomology and chemistry. Feature-length articles, competitions and hands-on experiments will excite and inspire those with an interest in science and the world around them.

The Helix magazine is available by joining the CSIRO’s Double Helix Science Club, or at selected newsagents Australia-wide.

This issue

The Helix Issue 128

The Helix magazine is packed with feature-length articles, competitions and hands-on experiments to excite and inspire.

In the latest issue of The Helix, we celebrate the work of Charles Darwin. Natural selection is often referred to as an idea that would change the world. But, what exactly was this idea and how did Darwin develop his theory?

Did you know there are some wasps that like to eat their food while it is still alive. Creepy! And CSIRO want you to name Australia’s newest research vessel.

Plus we discover the desert goby - quite possibly the most remarkable little fish you’ll ever find. Learn all about this about this little fish and scientists who are hoping to keep it from extinction.

Also, find how a charcoal-like product called biochar that traps carbon, could help combat climate change. And we show you how to make it!

Win with The Helix competitions

In this issue you have a chance to win Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species book as well as some other great prizes. Find the answers in this issue of The Helix magazine, then enter online now!

Buy The Helix at most newsagents, or have it delivered to your door by purchasing a Double Helix membership.

 
 

Fast facts

  • The Helix is a bimonthly science magazine available by joining CSIRO’s Double Helix Science Club
  • The Helix is also available at selected newsagents
  • It is suitable for readers ten years old and above
  • Each issue includes science news, feature stories, hands-on activities, comics and competitions

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