Through this 30-minute presentation, you will learn the interaction between light and opal that creates their unique play of colour and luminescence. Misha, a physicist, or Valentine, a gemmologist specialised in opals, will reveal the secrets behind this phenomenon. By the end of this presentation you will be able to geo-locate most opals. This event…
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The Answer is 42 Trivia Night
Put your scientific (and other) knowledge to the test at this National Science Week 2025 event in Mparntwe (Alice Springs), organised by the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT). Rounding out MAGNTs National Science Week 2025 program of events will be the trivia night you didn’t know you needed. Scientists will bring…
The Ammonites Rock!
Sing your way to the Jurassic at this National Science Week 2025 event in Mparntwe (Alice Springs), organised by the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT). Lovers of hard rock and sedimentary rock will unite as we present The Ammonites, an all-female, dinosaur loving, super group who will take you on a…
Decoding the Universe
Ever wondered how the universe was created? How our galaxy works? Listen to Dr Sara Webb, award-winning astrophysicist and science communicator, decode the universe. This program is one of the key events of the National Science Week 2025 program in Mparntwe (Alice Springs), organised by the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT). …
Meet the Scientists
Meet the scientists passionate about bringing science to you during National Science Week 2025 in Mparntwe (Alice Springs). This event, aimed specifically at students considering a career in science, will introduce our Science Week team, and explain how they found their way into science. It will then consist of an extended Q and A session,…
Central Australia Through Time
Explore an extended history of Central Australia through the lens of astrophysics and the fossil record at this National Science Week 2025 event in Mparntwe (Alice Springs), organised by the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT). Join Dr Sara Webb, award-winning astrophysicist and science communicator, Dr Adam Yates, Senior Curator of Earth…
Henbury Meteorite Reserve Discovery Day
Explore the impact craters at Henbury Meteorite Conservation Reserve with scientists during National Science Week 2025 in Mparntwe (Alice Springs), organised by the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT) in association with Parks NT. Spend the day with Dr Adam Yates, Senior Curator of Earth Sciences at MAGNT, and Dr Sara Webb,…
Brain Break – Casey Grammar
We’re hosting a Brain Break morning tea with scrumptious morsels of science goodness to celebrate science achievement and endeavour. We’ll be getting together to share fun science quizzes, activities and demonstrations over our cuppa. This morning tea is just for us, but you can register to host one for FREE in your own workplace.
Brain Break – St Mary’s Primary School
We’re hosting a Brain Break morning tea with scrumptious morsels of science goodness to celebrate science achievement and endeavour. We’ll be getting together to share fun science quizzes, activities and demonstrations over our cuppa. This morning tea is just for us, but you can register to host one for FREE in your own workplace.
What lives here?
We have a beautiful school with beautiful spaces and a lot of natural features. We visit this place each school day but do we really know what calls this place home? Our plan is to conduct a survey of all the different kinds and numbers of live that lives on our school grounds and build…