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Fun Facts

Did you know?
A human blinks about twice per second, each time their eyes are closed for about 0.3 seconds. In total the eyes are shut for about 30 minutes per day.
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Careers Day

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Dare to be different and bring your students along to the La Trobe University Science and Technology Careers Day on 18 August 2010. Find out more...

Tongues, Fangs and Scales

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Get up close and personal with some slippery characters who are very often misunderstood - reptiles.
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Today’s science news

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