Poetry, native gardening and the perfect beer head! Here’s a taster of events in the NT this National Science Week.
Don’t Lose Your Head – The science of beer foam. 22 August, Winnellie.
Ever been disappointed when your frothy is… not so frothy?
There is a surprising amount of physics and chemistry floating at the top of your beer glass! Join the Darwin and NT Homebrewers for a lively, interactive presentation that reveals the scientific secrets behind the perfect pour. This interactive presentation features live demonstrations where you will investigate the secrets to the perfect beer head. We’ll break down the roles of ingredients, cleanliness, and technique in a way that’s easy to understand and fun to watch. If you’ve ever wondered why the foam matters (or why it disappears too quickly), this is the presentation for you.
From Knowledge to Independence – Science for Groote’s blue future. 29 August, Alyangula.
Can science help protect our oceans, create local jobs and strengthen Sea Country?
Go behind the scenes of a working aquaculture facility and get hands-on with oyster farming, seaweed cultivation, sea cucumber biology and sustainable fish production. Use microscopes to uncover tiny marine life, test water quality like a scientist, and explore how Traditional Knowledge and modern science work together to care for Country. Welcoming students, families and the wider community, this inspiring event showcases how STEM, innovation and Indigenous knowledge are helping build a thriving blue economy and a sustainable future for generations to come
Pop up at Darwin Careers Fair – Physics fun and games. 18 August, Marrara.
Using physics, fun and games, creative minds, and teamwork to solve problems and move big things with little effort!
In teams of 4, work together to move a hydraulic arm to complete tasks, challenging you and your friends’ ability to plan, to communicate, and coordinate your movements to solve increasingly complex tasks.
Science for Health – Climate and health awareness in remote Australia. 19 August, Sadadeen.
Calling all Central Australian students, educators and future scientists! Join Menzies School of Health Research in Alice Springs for a day of hands-on STEM discovery.
Hear from leading climate scientists and local researchers, explore STEM career pathways, and take part in interactive activities including water and soil testing, UV germ detection, heat and air monitoring, waste management, diabetes research, agricultural tree planting and antimicrobial resistance. With dedicated sessions for primary and secondary students, this exciting event offers a fun and practical way to discover how science can shape your future.
Top End Native Eco Fair. 22 August, Jingili.
Celebrate, learn and get inspired at the Top End Native Eco Fair, a free family-friendly event exploring sustainable living and a greener future for the Top End.
Discover practical workshops on native gardening, composting, water-wise landscaping, pest management and attracting local wildlife. Meet local experts, browse stalls from environmental organisations and community groups, and learn simple ways to reduce waste, save water and support biodiversity. With guided walks, hands-on nature activities for children, local food vendors, live music and entertainment, the Eco Fair offers something for everyone.
Passageways [Caminos]. 20 August, White Gums.
Red Dirt Poetry Festival will take wing with the opening night event: Passageways [Caminos].
The first event for the festival is Passageways [Caminos] where science meets poetry. This year, the Red Dirt Poetry Festival has joined forces with Chile’s International Poetry Festival (ACRUX – Festival Internacional de Poesia) to create a unique cultural exchange, connecting communities from coasts to deserts through shared dark skies and waterways. Nine poets – six Australian and three Chilean – working with Australian Scientists to explore three core concepts, waterways, signways and skyways, merging poetry with science.
WaveRider. 14 – 16 August, The Gardens.
Get swept up in a thrilling acrobatic ocean adventure as Legs On The Wall brings together Australian surf culture and jaw-dropping physical theatre in an epic show celebrating our shared obsession with the sea.
Performed on a gnarly inflatable wave, Waverider is a family-friendly physical performance that reflects on the marine life who call the ocean their home, and the importance of looking after each other when plunging into the deep.
Find more events across the Northern Territory by visiting scienceweek.net.au
