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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 packed with feature-length articles, competitions and hands-on experiments to excite and inspire

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

This issue

The Helix 121: August 2008

There's a splash of revolutionary technology, a smattering of future energy solutions, and a large splodge of gore in the latest issue of The Helix. As always, we bring you the latest in science news, a splattering of prizes and a generous splodge of DIY experiments. Plus, there’s a free work of art - get your DNA poster inside. Enjoy!

Win with The Helix competitions!

In this issue you have a chance to win a Katita windup bug 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

Primary Contact

The Helix Editor
Science for School
Phone: 61 2 6276 6472 
Fax: 61 2 6276 6641 

Location

CSIRO Education, National
PO Box 225
Dickson ACT 2602
Australia