Hear the latest update on Mars with Dr Adrian Brown, Deputy Program Scientist on NASA’s Perseverance Mission. This live planetarium session will be hosted by Dr Tanya Hill, with Dr Adrian Brown appearing on-screen from Washington D.C., USA. Dr Adrian Brown is a planetary scientist working at NASA’s Headquarters in Washington D.C. He will join…
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The Rise and Fall of T. rex and Triceratops
Step into the world of T. rex and Triceratops with Matthew Carrano, Curator of Dinosauria at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History and Erich Fitzgerald, Senior Curator Vertebrate Palaeontology at Museums Victoria to explore the rise and fall of the Late Cretaceous Period and its iconic inhabitants. Celebrating National Science Week and the arrival…
Nocturnal – Slim to None
Journey through the realms of the rare and endangered, unique and unlikely to discover the wonders that defy all odds with a full program of talks, tours and surprises at Nocturnal. From elusive creatures to remarkable finds, explore our collections and exhibition, plus your chance to meet Victoria the T. rex, included with your ticket. Start the…
Mid-afternoon Masterclass: How to catch a giant coconut-cracking rat with Dr Tyrone Lavery
There are approximately 6,500 known mammal species and around 20 new species are discovered every year. Mammalogist Dr Tyrone Lavery worked with local people to document a new species of giant rat in the Solomon Islands. With detective work, persistence and luck, they finally found what they were searching for. The Science Festival Mid-afternoon Masterclass series is a series…
Mid-afternoon Masterclass: Sneezing chickens are impacting the egg industry with Dr Sathya Kulappu Arachchige
Did you know that chickens can sneeze? Just like humans, chickens can suffer from respiratory diseases like the cold and flu, causing huge economic losses for egg and poultry industries. Learn how we are improving diagnostic methods to help keep Australian chickens healthy and support farmers. The Science Festival Mid-afternoon Masterclass series is a series of five,…
Mid-afternoon Masterclass: Hunting weather history to prepare for the future with Linden Ashcroft
Do you keep a diary? Maybe you document what you did, how you felt, or even what the weather was like. Imagine if, in 200 years, someone used your diary to recreate the weather you experienced! In this masterclass we will explore the good, bad and ugly of Australia’s weather history, and explain how dusty old…
Scientific Bubble Show with Bright Spark Entertainment
Marty McBubble will amaze you with his incredible bubble creations! Discover the scientific wonders that beautiful bubbles possible. With quirky gadgets and plenty of comedy, Marty will create bubble rockets and volcanoes, bubble cubes and carousels, bubble caterpillars and ice cream, and much more. He will even put children inside giant bubbles! Along the way,…
Science on Show
Join Melbourne Museum scientists who specialise in ancient fossils and underwater marvels. Discover rare collections, learn about endangered species and create something special to take home. As part of National Science Week, Science on Show showcases some of the rarest and most fascinating species displayed at Melbourne Museum. Museums Victoria Research Institute scientists – including…
What Do Theoretical Physicists Do?
Physics is important because of its intellectual depth and beauty. Understanding physics leads to new technologies that can greatly enhance our lives. But how does physics work and what is it like to be a physicist? Join Professor Susan Coppersmith, Head of the School of Physics at UNSW and Fellow of the Australian Academy of…
What Do Theoretical Physicists Do?
Physics is important because of its intellectual depth and beauty. Understanding physics leads to new technologies that can greatly enhance our lives. But how does physics work and what is it like to be a physicist? Join Professor Susan Coppersmith, Head of the School of Physics at UNSW and Fellow of the Australian Academy of…