About this episode
This episode explores classic cars, coral colonies, and innovative environmental technology.
Rev your engines News Sleuths, because on today’s episode we’ll take a ride in a classic car fixed by hundreds of hardworking students. Plus, we’ll hear about a colossal coral colony before we meet a scientist pulling something very useful out of thin air for our Wow of the Week. Quiz Questions 1.True or false? Coral is a living thing. 2.What sport are the Indigenous All-Stars heading to the US to play? 3.After they sell the car, what will the community use the money for? 4.A whinny is a combination of two sounds… singing and what? 5.Professor Omar says that the technology to save the environment is already here. What does he say we need next? Answers 1.True 2.Basketball 3.To fund a rescue helicopter 4.Whistling 5.Courage
Topics covered
- classic cars
- coral colonies
- environmental technology
- basketball
- community funding
Keywords
- classic car
- coral
- basketball
- environment
- scientist
- community funding
- Wow of the Week
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: ABC Australia
Places: US
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