Maps and survey plans contain a wealth of historical information if you know how to interpret them. Jeff Brown, former Surveyor-General for the ACT, takes you on a historical journey through the maze of historical maps and survey plans produced in NSW and ACT since colonisation starting with Major Michell’s Map of the Colony (1834)…
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Yes, We’re Still Looking! – The search for dark matter
Join the National Quantum & Dark Matter Road Trip at UWA, Perth for a public talk from Dr. William Campbell From dark matter to gravitational waves, some of the most fascinating mysteries in physics lie far beyond the reach of conventional tools. But recent advances in quantum technology, especially in quantum sensing, are opening new windows…
The Extreme Search for Dark Matter
Hear about the scientific work happening underground in regional Australia, unlocking the mysteries of the universe! Everything we see—stars, planets, people—make up less than 5% of the total mass of the universe. The rest is made of mysterious invisible substances called dark matter and dark energy. Scientists often go to extreme lengths to find answers…
Pub Trivia with a twist of science!
Join the National Quantum & Dark Matter Road Trip in Alice Springs for an evening of pub trivia, with a twist of science! Will you be the champions of the Club Eastside Pub Trivia? Gather your friends and family, get a team together, and come along to the Club Eastside for a bit of trivia,…
Science with Dr Karl LIVE! Hosted by Lucy Smith
For the first time ever, triple j’s Science with Dr Karl is going live! Everyone’s favourite science communicator, Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, and triple j Mornings host Lucy Smith are stepping out of the triple j studio and onto the stage, with a special edition live show on Monday, 11 August at The Enmore Theatre, on Gadigal Land, Sydney. Science with…
Fizz Bang
Students and families of Tasman Tutoring are invited to participate in a science-based supper, using chemistry to create a tantalising menu.
Into the Deep – Science today, for our oceans tomorrow
Into the Deep – Science today, for our oceans tomorrow is an after-hours event hosted by the Sydney Institute of Marine Science (SIMS) and SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium during National Science Week. Set inside one of Sydney’s most iconic ocean spaces, this immersive experience invites students, educators, researchers, families, and emerging scientists to explore the cutting…
Nitro Nat’s Crazy Colourful Chemisty Show
Get Ready for a Science Show That’ll Blow Your Mind! Ever seen a rainbow explode? Or watched something go from a solid to a gas right before your eyes? Well, now’s your chance! On Friday 22nd August at 11am, something awesome is happening at the Cowell School Community Library… Nitro Nat’s Crazy Colourful Chemistry Show…
Astonishing Astronomy with Nitro Nat
Explore the Night Sky with Nitro Nat – Inside the Stardome! Join Nitro Nat for a 30-minute cosmic adventure in the Stardome, our inflatable portable planetarium that brings the night sky to life! What You’ll Discover with Nitro Nat: The constellations you can spot that very night Stars and their dazzling colours A clever way…
Astro Kids – Evening Observatory Tour
Our Astro Kids Observatory Nights begin and end slightly earlier than our regular Observatory Evenings and are structured specifically to appeal to a younger audience. Our Astronomy Team will guide you through the universe during this two-hour tour under our spectacular Dark Skies here at the Gravity Discovery Centre and Observatory. This tour includes…