From a ripple in a pond to the crash of a wave, from the zap of a carpet to the crackle of a flame. Science surrounds our everyday lives, we cannot escape it. Sometimes it’s as obvious as the crack of thunder from above, and other times it’s as subtle as the splitting of light…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Science Night – Whales with Dr Vanessa Pirotta
Dive into SparkLab for an adults-only night of science. Explore the fascinating world of whales with leading whale scientist, Dr Vanessa Pirotta for National Science Week. Immerse yourself in a playful evening made for curious adults, exploring the wonders of whale biology, the reasons behind their songs and breathtaking breaches, and the challenges they navigate in the…
SciFest 2025 Virtual Excursion Festival
SciFest is the biggest virtual excursion festival promoting science and technology in Australia! SciFest 2025 links up with National Science Week and is on between 11 and 15 August. SciFest virtual events will be for a range of audiences. The virtual events target a range of audiences through a series of engaging formats including; Science Storytime,…
Lake Mac FULL STEAM
Lake Mac full STEAM returns to celebrate creativity and innovation, making, and engineering for all ages. Scheduled Events: 9.30am Mad Science Inventions with Pretty Amazing Jono – Reserve your spot 11am Australia’s Agricultural Identity – an Aboriginal Yarn – Reserve your spot 12noon …
Foodie Fun Play!
Can you play with fruits and vegetables? Absolutely! Come join us for a deliciously fun journey where science meets snacks and vegetables become new best friends! Foodie Fun Play! is a hands-on science adventure designed to help young children explore fruits and vegetables through fun, creative play. Perfect for curious little eaters aged 3 to…
Peer-Reviewed Gossip – Trend or Truth?
Join this peer-reviewed and interactive gossip session with science experts answering the questions you desperately want to know about the science and pseudoscience of but can’t be bothered to look up. Does this device actually enhance my skincare routine? Can I life hack my way to better sleep? Is my social media feed messing with…
The Ammonites ROCK
The Ammonites, an all-female, dino-loving supergroup, are bringing the stories of the past back to life, one song at a time. From the halls of Dinosaur University to packed-out venues, The Ammonites are turning the fossil record into a setlist, and they’re just getting started. With a debut EP and a growing online following, this…
Platypus Watch with Springfield Lakes Nature Care
On Sunday 10 August, 2025 at 4.30am when most people are cuddled up under the blankets, 20 dedicated citizen scientists from all over Brisbane will descend on 3 creeks in the Opossum Creek catchment in Greater Springfield to observe the presence or absence of platypus. Grab your binoculars and register to be part of this…
Mid West Star Trails – Yalgoo Telescope Night
Join ICRAR for an evening of stargazing this National Science Week! We’re partnering up with Star Tracks and the Shire of Yalgoo and busting out our telescopes for this free stargazing event! Come on down to the Yalgoo Core Stadium for a look through our telescopes to see the hidden wonders that lie at the heart of our galaxy…
Mid West Star Trails – Cue Telescope Night & Dinner Under the Stars
Join ICRAR for an evening of stargazing this National Science Week! We’re partnering up with Star Tracks and the Shire of Cue and busting out our telescopes for this free stargazing event. Come on down to the Cue Rec Centre & Oval for a look through our telescopes to see the hidden wonders that lie at the heart…