Step inside a world-first experiment in ecological renewal at The Quoin, a living laboratory dedicated to restoring natural ecosystems. This intimate tour reveals how scientists are using sound to restore nature, and how the sounds of nature can indicate the health and recovery of a landscape. Witness the call-broadcasting setup where short sound snippets from healthy…
When Australia first launched its Antarctic program, only men were allowed to go. In 1961, artist Nel Law became the first Australian woman to set foot on the Antarctic continent after secretly boarding an expedition ship. Sneaking into Stowaway, our nerdy nightclub paying homage to Nel, is considerably easier. Inside Stowaway, you’ll find a dancefloor…
Rana is a corrosion technologist and president of the Australasian Corrosion Association for the Northern Territory branch and will bring enthusiastic representatives in the corrosion prevention industry to talk with kids about corrosion and how it works. This will be hands on materials science experiments and further information on careers in corrosion prevention.
In this popular science podcast, I discuss a variety of topics in both the natural and social sciences, exploring the many fascinating insights that the scientific method yields about the world around us. Recent episode topics include human evolution, dinosaurs, low carb diets, quantum mechanics, and the psychology of personality.
Celebrate Science Week 2026 with a hands-on session hosted by Bunnings Epping! Discover the science behind seeds, from how they grow to what plants need to thrive. Perfect for families and curious minds, this interactive experience will inspire young learners to explore nature, sustainability, and gardening. Join us for a fun, engaging event where science…
Take a walk through the beautiful Waterworks nature reserve, nestled in the foothills of Kunanyi, on a guided walk with Pakana activist and cultural practitioner Cody Gangell-Smith, alongside long-time biophiliac and wild food forager Westerly Isbaih. Learn about place-based traditional ecological knowledge held by Aboriginal peoples, and how modern science now appears to be echoing…
Celebrate National Science Week with outdoor discovery, hands-on experiments and exciting STEM challenges at Gilwell Park Adventure Centre. Perfect for curious minds of all ages, this event transforms the outdoors into a giant science classroom where you can explore, experiment and discover how science is part of every adventure. Become an environmental scientist as you…
Dive into the Hidden World of Superbugs! Did you know that some bacteria are becoming so strong that the medicines we use to treat them no longer work? These “superbugs” are one of the biggest health challenges facing the world today, and scientists are working hard to stop them. Join us for an exciting, hands-on…
Imagine building cool robots and gadgets that light up and move, all while helping our planet! That’s what’s happening at the Switched On Indigenous Young Inventors event, part of National Science Week! We’re bringing together 90 young people aged 10-12 from northern Adelaide, along with awesome mentors and university students. You’ll get to use special “Inventors Tool Kits” to program…
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…
