Last time you ate chocolate, was it dark or milk? Do you know how much cocoa it contained? Do you know where that cocoa came from? Most of the world’s chocolate is made from cocoa grown in third world countries. Cocoa only grows between about 18 degrees north and south of the equator, and that…
Category: State Blogs
Walking With Dinosaurs in Winton
Around 95 million years ago, dinosaurs roamed Australia. The remains of these dinosaurs are found in abundance near the town of Winton, in outback Queensland, because the surrounding rocks are the right age (Cretaceous), and formed in the right environments (rivers, streams, billabongs), to preserve their bones. The dinosaurs most commonly found here are the…
Protecting plants to make your steak
My name is Jimmy Botella and I’m a Professor of Plant Biotechnology at the University of Queensland. In my lab we are studying the way plants defend themselves against pathogens (or ‘germs’ as they are often called). This is important because most of the food you consume either is a plant, or ate plants. This…
NSW Regional Science Grants Anounced
The 2013 NSW Regional Science Grants program is creating a network of enduring local partnerships throughout NSW. Funding of $40 000 has been allocated to nine community partnerships that have each agreed to act as Regional Science Hubs. While each Hub has been funded to deliver specific initiatives during National Science Week 2013 they will continue…
Host a Café Scientifique During National Science Week
Inspiring Australia and the Queensland National Science Week Coordinating Committee will support Queenslanders to host a Café Scientifique during National Science Week. Up to $200 is available for each event. Café Scientifique is a place where anyone can come to explore the latest ideas in science and technology. Cafés Scientifique are held in bars, theatres,…
National Science Week Countdown Begins
There’s just 10 weeks to go until National Science Week in Queensland kicks off with a bang at the 2013 Queensland Museum and Sciencentre launch event. We’ll be serving up wine, chocolate and science in the first of many great Queensland events during National Science Week. You can stay up-to-date with all the fantastic science…
ACT Seed Grants Announced (round 2)
The ACT National Science Week Coordinating Committee is pleased to announce the following individuals and organisations have been successful in securing seed grants to stage events in and around Canberra during National Science Week 2013. Look for details of these events on the calendar soon: ScienceAlert Memes, videos and scientists: how social media has transformed the way…
WA Seed Grant Recipients 2013
The WA National Science Week Coordinating Committee was thrilled at the number and quality of applications received in 2013. The events selected to receive funding in 2013 include: Perth events: Science Talk Show and BBQ&A Matt Aitken A live National Science Week talk show held at a local community venue. Four invited scientists will be…
Unsung Hero of SA Science Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2013 Unsung Hero of South Australian Science Awards. These awards are a joint initiative between National Science Week in SA and the SA branch of the Australian Science Communicators. There are two awards being offered, for: science and research endeavours, and science communication. The awards are intended to recognise…
Science Week Seed Grants in SA
The South Australian Community Grants are open to community groups, organisations, and businesses to help celebrate science. The grants should assist in bringing science to an increasing number of South Australians. To be eligible to apply for a grant, you must be: a community group, a business, or an industry or industry body. The grants…