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Feature Article

Touch screens have totally changed the way we use mobile phones. But how does wiping your finger on a glass screen make things happen inside your phone?

The answer...electricity!

ABC Science: Why a banana could swipe your phone or tablet touch screen
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Electricity

NF 537 ELE

Image source: Lester Lefkowitz/Corbis via Encylopedia Britannica

Alternating Current (AC) vs. Direct Current (DC)
A complete guide to Alternative and Direct current.
Content warning: mentions electrocuted animals.
The Atoms Family!
From the Miami Museum of Science - Check out Frankenstein's Lightning Laboratory

Diseases

Fact Pack: Bacteria
Cells Alive
Explore an interactive bacterial cell
Fact Monster: Disease

Recommended App

iCell

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Recommended Websites

ABC Science
Articles, news, quizzes and interesting factoids on all things science.
Sumanas
Animated tutorials on different science topics, including biology, chemistry and environmental science.
Vision Learning
An award-winning collection of articles, animations, definitions, current news and research, scientist biographies and practice exercises.
How Stuff Works
You'll be amazed at what you can learn on this site!

Better Health Channel

Swine flu - Better Health Channel
Human swine flu is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by a new strain of influenza virus. It is also known as human swine influenza or H1N1 Influenza 09. Cases of human swine flu have been confirmed in countries throughout the world including Australia. A free vaccine is now available.

Flu (influenza) - Better Health Channel
Influenza (the flu) is caused by a virus. Symptoms include high fever, sore throat, weakness, headache, muscle and joint pains and a cough. Treatment includes bed rest and drinking plenty of fluids. Vulnerable people are more likely to develop serious complications including pneumonia. Immunisation can offer protection from flu.