100 years ago, quantum physics was born to explain curious behaviour of tiny things. Since then, it has become our most powerful tool that humans possess, not just for increasing our understanding of the world, but for shaping its future. It has unlocked secrets of our universe, such as why stars shine and how migratory birds navigate. Scientists are now harnessing quantum physics to develop revolutionary computers that will solve problems that are currently out of reach, such as designing new medicines to fight disease and developing new materials to combat climate change.

 This public lecture is part of the Australian Institute of Physics's 2025 Marie Curie Lecture Series presented by Dr Danielle Holmes, a passionate science outreach communicator. Dr Danielle Holmes makes ‘qubits’ using individual atoms in silicon chips than can revolutionise humanity’s problem-solving abilities. As a Postdoctoral Researcher and Lecturer at UNSW, she shares her love for quantum physics well beyond the laboratory- having even performed at the Sydney Comedy Festival!

Tickets are FREE but registration is essential.