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Science Week NT Community Grants 2024
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Science Week NT Community Grants 2024

  • By National Office
  • 15 March, 2024

Do you have an idea that will increase the awareness and understanding of the role of science, technology, and innovation in everyday life and our future? These grants provide funding for ...

STEM Engagement Grants in Tasmania for National Science Week 2024
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STEM Engagement Grants in Tasmania for National Science Week 2024

  • By National Office
  • 1 March, 2024

Do you have a great idea for an event to run as part of Tasmania's National Science Week? This August, showcase your organisation, your science, your ideas with the help of the following funding ...

National Science Week 2024 Grants Available
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National Science Week 2024 Grants Available

  • By National Office
  • 31 October, 2023

Grants are now available to support events in National Science Week 2024. You can apply for between $2000 and $20,000, and the total grant pool is $500,000, provided by the Australian Government. ...

DIY Science: Fruit Juice Caviar
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DIY Science: Fruit Juice Caviar

  • By National Office
  • 19 August, 2023

What you need 250 ml vegetable oil (chilled in the refrigerator) 100 ml fruit juice such as apple or orange (Note: Do not use juice that contains pineapple, kiwi, papaya, mango, or guava, as the ...

Last chance to get involved in National Science Week 2023
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Last chance to get involved in National Science Week 2023

  • By Caitlin Howlett
  • 18 August, 2023

This year’s theme is Innovation, and there have been so many innovative events happening all around Australia in the last week. There was the winner of the Shirty Science competition’s ‘Most ...

DIY Science: Homopolar Electric Motor
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DIY Science: Homopolar Electric Motor

  • By National Office
  • 18 August, 2023

What you need 50 cm uncoated copper wire (e.g. picture-hanging wire) AA battery neodymium magnet, cylindrical in shape with a diameter similar to that of the battery (available from hardware ...

DIY Science: Gelatine Colour Diffusion
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DIY Science: Gelatine Colour Diffusion

  • By National Office
  • 17 August, 2023

What you need measuring cup 50 ml cold water and 200 ml boiling water 2 tablespoons powdered gelatine* heat-proof jug, metal teaspoon, and knife small bowl or cups (clear or white will look best) ...

DIY Science: Magic Coin Trick
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DIY Science: Magic Coin Trick

  • By National Office
  • 16 August, 2023

What you need 5 coins of the same value, each from a different year small bag or box What to do This is a magic trick to be presented to a group of people who have NOT read these instructions. ...

DIY Science: Erasable Pens
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DIY Science: Erasable Pens

  • By National Office
  • 15 August, 2023

What you need erasable pen paper or cardboard What to do Write a message to a friend on the paper or cardboard. Rub out the whole message with the eraser on the pen. Give the cardboard to your ...

DIY Science: Water Bottle Pinhole Prank
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DIY Science: Water Bottle Pinhole Prank

  • By National Office
  • 14 August, 2023

What you need empty plastic bottle with a lid pin sticky tape water What to do With the lid on the bottle, use the pin to make a series of small holes in a line around the bottle. Wrap a piece of ...