Explore the fascinating transformation of an abandoned Tasmanian railway tunnel, now a thriving hub for growing gourmet mushrooms on a commercial scale. Tunnel Hill Mushrooms founder Dean Smith and Tim Murch from West Tamar Fungi will teach you about the production process which starts in a lab and finishes in the decommissioned railway tunnel. You’ll…
How could technology developed to grow cultivated meat help produce the medicines of the future? Join us for an exciting seminar with leading biotechnology entrepreneur and ‘Vow’ founder George Peppou, to find out more about the future of biotechnological innovation in Australia. In this fascinating seminar, George will draw on his extensive experience in the…
Science is everywhere – from the fish in the sea, to the camera in your pocket! The Adelaide Optics Chapter is back with its annual Scientific Photography Competition, and we invite the public to participate. With over $1000 in prizes to be won, we would love to see images you capture of science in action. …
When space scientists test Indigenous plants against modern crops for nutrition, survival, and resilience, who wins? The results might just surprise you. You get to discover the answer! Welcome to the Space Salad Lab — where Indigenous plants and modern crops meet outer space food science! This epic two-hour outdoor workshop is unlike any science…
Celebrate Science Week with the Tinker and Craft Lab after school! Build a bee hotel and create the perfect hiding place for bees and other friendly insects in your garden.
Lakeland Senior High School is excited to host its very first Science Fair as part of the celebrations for National Science Week. Students will have the opportunity to investigate a scientific topic that interests them and share their learning with the school community. Participants can create a poster, model, or another visual display to showcase…
Seed saving was once a life skill passed down from family member to family member. Join Julie from Down2Earth Gardening who will share her knowledge of maintaining healthy seeds for your garden. Topics covered include: Saving and storing seeds. How to successfully sow seeds. The difference between hybrid seeds and heirlooms. We will have a…
What if the most important plant for surviving in space hasn’t been invented yet, and YOU are the one to design it? And what if the clues to building it have been living on Country for thousands of years? Welcome to Design Your Plant — where Indigenous plant wisdom and space science build something completely…
Every great journey begins with a story. For thousands of generations, First Nations peoples have used storytelling to pass down the knowledge of how to survive, thrive and care for Country in some of the harshest places on Earth. Now, what if that story took us all the way to the Moon? Welcome to the…
Tasmania’s coastal waters are home to a remarkable native seaweed with the potential to dramatically reduce methane emissions from livestock, turning this humble marine algae into a promising climate solution. During this visit to Sea Forest, you’ll learn more about Asparagopsis’ role in combating climate change, see the company’s research and development facility, and discover…
