When I first started volunteering at the Queensland Museum I was given a box full with hundreds of thousands of very tiny fossilised bones known as ‘microfossils’. These fossils belonged to a range of small-bodied vertebrate species such as frogs, lizards, birds, bats, bandicoots, possums and rodents, just to name a few. These microfossils were…
Category: Science Week News
Biohacker Dr. Ellen Jorgensen is Coming to Perth this National Science Week!
We’ve heard of computer hackers, but what about biohackers? After all, we have personal computers, so why not personal biotech? Meet one of National Science Week’s guest scientists for 2016 – biohacker Dr. Ellen Jorgensen of Genspace, New York USA. Ellen helped to introduce the world to the biohacker revolution in 2012, with her TEDTalk…
National Science Week in the ACT
A week of fun, science and wonder in the CAN! National Science Week is just around the corner and the ACT is already buzzing with excitement! This year’s edition is bringing back your favourites shows and events, from science extravaganza to movie festivals and behind the scene tours. Science in ACTion (12-13 August, Old Bus…
Australia’s F1 in Schools team
Team ZERO is Australia’s 2016 F1 in Schools Team. What’s F1 in Schools you ask? The largest secondary schools engineering competition on the planet, requiring students to design, test, market and manufacturing miniature F1 cars. This is a great program, fostering long-term employable skills and engaging students in STEAM skills (science, technology, engineering, arts, and…
PlatypusWatch on the Gold Coast
It’s time to register for the next PlatypusWatch. This is a super special watch because the survey results will be used in the Queensland Platycount 2016. We’re hoping the community will put in a huge effort to make sure every platypus counts. PlatypusWatch brings science to the conservation of platypus for National Science Week. PlatypusWatch…
DIY Marshmallow Bazooka
Keen to do some science at home to get in the mood for National Science Week? This project, courtesy of Dr Graham Walker (@DrGrahams), could be just the thing! Graham will be performing his Extraordinary Science with Ordinary Stuff shows all over the ACT and regional NSW for National Science Week – check them out…
Tasmania, land of festivals!
Each August, Tasmanians enjoy over 100 public events and 200+ school events during National Science Week. Ok, let’s call it what it really is: SCIENCE MONTH! With events running from July – September, there’s no denying that those of us on the Apple Isle kind of love science. This year we’re proud to announce the…
SCINEMA International Science Film Festival
The SCINEMA International Science Film Festival will be holding a community screening program throughout National Science Week, 13-21 August 2016. If your school, community group or organisation is interested in hosting a screening here’s what you need to do: Take a look through the programs and decide which one is right for your event. Select a…
National Science Week in WA’s Great Southern
Events highlighting new technologies and innovations in southwest WA will feature the science of marine mammals of Albany’s harbours, a Meet the Curators and Young Naturalists event at WA Museum Albany, Coder Dojo as well as SciFilm and SCINEMA short films. Highlighting new technologies and innovations throughout August Explore natural history of whales, dolphins, sea lions and fur seals…
Alan Alda and National Science Week
We were very lucky to meet Alan Alda when he came to Australia in March this year. Alan came to Australia for the inaugural World Science Festival in Brisbane and to announce a partnership with the Centre for the Public Awareness of Science at ANU. Alan generously agreed to filming an interview with us about…