It’s real-world CSI. Through modern forensic testing labs in our oldest institutions, scientists are playing key roles in solving crimes, from murders to wildlife trafficking. Teens and their families are invited to go behind the scenes of forensic science with experts in the field from the comfort of home. Tune in to hear stories of…
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Reel science: Plants
Have you ever wondered which Sci-Fi films are more fiction than science? Film legends Jay Katz and Miss Death will be joined by scientists and film-buffs from The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney to debunk the premise of some of the world’s most loved Sci-Fi films. Join experts in plant science as they explore the science…
Reel science: Animals
Have you ever wondered which Sci-Fi films are more fiction than science? Film legends, Jay Katz and Miss Death will be joined by scientists and film-buffs from the Australian Museum Research Institute to debunk the premise of some of the world’s most loved Sci-Fi films. Join our experts in palaeontology and marine biology as they…
Fizzics Education: Food science show
Delve into food chemistry in this online science show. Join the Fizzics Education team in this fun-filled program developed for the National Science Week theme, Food: Different by Design, to learn about molecular gastronomy and how it is used in modern food design. Watch the Fizzics presenters uncover the components that make up our food…
Fizzics Education: Liquid nitrogen show
Join the Fizzics Education team as they showcase scientific demonstrations using liquid nitrogen in this ‘super cool’ online science show. Find out how solids, liquids and gases change when rapidly heated and cooled through a series of experiments. Discover what happens to living things if they are frozen and investigate how Newton’s Third Law of…
Wally and Minka Explore Tathra Wharf’s Biodiversity
Join us for a fascinating look at some of the hidden creatures attached to the pylons that support Tathra Wharf – a treasure trove of biodiversity just hanging around! This short webinar will focus on the concerns of Minka Waratah, Bega High captain and Bournda EEC Future Leaders Environment Award winner for 2021, who made…
Oysters: Different by Design
Discover how our local oysters are Different by Design as a seafood, a sustainable and regenerative species in our marine environment and pearl producing shellfish. Broken Bay Pearl Farm are sharing the story of the oysters that are found and farmed in the waters of Broken Bay from August 14 on the Broken Bay Pearl…
Defence Faces of STEM
A physical display in Russell celebrating the diversity of STEM roles and personnel across Defence. Profiles will be showcased featuring STEM professionals and STEM enabled roles from a wide range of Groups and Services across Defence.
Fishing in Antarctica
Welcome to Seafood: Different by Design In this ocean-themed series of Q&A sessions for National Science Week 2021, students will have the opportunity to ask scientists and industry experts about where our seafood comes from? Hosted by science communicator, presenter and model Laura Wells, with expert panel guests. Session 3: Fishing in Antarctica Why don’t…
BRAWL by the River
Bega River and Wetlands Landcare (BRAWL) is hosting a family-friendly, community engagement event fusing bush tucker education and re-vegetation on the Bega River with indigenous plant species. Participants will collect, soak & grind lomandra seed on grinding stones, to cook up a damper for morning tea. This will be followed by a discussion on the…