During a walk in the forest, naturalist and internationally celebrated slime mould expert Sarah Lloyd will describe the life cycle of slime moulds and their role in the ecosystem. Sarah will indicate the sort of places slime moulds inhabit, how and where to find them, and outline the difficulties of identifying Australian species, many of…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Seismic Dance Party
What does a moving glacier sound like? What does it feel like? Experience the heartbeat of Antarctica’s Denman Glacier transformed into an immersive dance party. Deep in the ice, AuScope seismometers capture a remarkable symphony: the crack and groan of moving ice, the rush of meltwater, the rumble of storms, the songs of whales, and the tremors…
Hobartica
Head down to Hobart’s waterfront, Australia’s Gateway to Antarctica, to find the last outpost before you hit “The Ice.” Like Antarctica itself, Hobartica is a meeting place for international cultures and polar traditions. Dive into icy polar plunge pools. Warm up in wood-fired Finnish tent saunas. Then settle into the Antarctic Lounge to chat…
Roving Scientist Bar
We’re taking over Australia’s oldest continuously licensed pub, putting a scientist at every table, and inviting you in for the least-boring bar chats you’ve ever had. Also probably some of the weirdest… we’ve got experts on everything from Galeophobia (fear of sharks) to dark matter. There will be games, microscopes, specimens, live music, prizes to…
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…
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 …
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…
Young Tassie Scientists at QV Mag
Discover the wonderful world of science with the Young Tassie Scientists at QVMAG. Join the Young Tassie Scientists, a group of early-career researchers and scientists from the University of Tasmania for an afternoon of fascinating science presentations at the Queen Victoria Museum’s auditorium in Launceston. From the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of…