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…
Topic: Environment and Nature
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…
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…
Illuminating Species Survival: Led lights and Ladybug Pebbles
“Illuminating Species Survival” is an innovative project at Noble Park Community Centre featuring a series of intergenerational workshops during National Science Week 2024. Create LED throwies and attach them to painted ladybug pebbles as you learn about the ecological importance of ladybugs. Create a ladybug for your garden, gather seeds for planting and learn about…
Sustainable Fishing Practices Using Aboriginal Eel and Fish Traps Systems
We now know that the First Nations peoples of Australia were great environmentalists, whose deep spiritual connection to the land required them to look after all creatures on Country in a sustainable and ethical manner to ensure species survival for the next generations to enjoy. Let’s explore how this was achieved when fish and eel…
Alan Broughton on Organic Methods of Pest and Disease Control
Join us for an informative talk with Alan Broughton, Agroecology Educator of the Organic Agriculture Association & Mekong Organics. Alan will be discussing microbial and botanical pest and disease products, recipes for home-made pesticides, natural fungicides and well as other options for controlling pest and disease outbreaks. Alan is an agroecology educator based here in…
Alan Broughton on Pest and Disease Prevention
Join us for an informative talk with Alan Broughton, Agroecology Educator of the Organic Agriculture Association & Mekong Organics. Alan will be going over the reasons pests and diseases attack crops, the principles of pest and disease prevention, using a refractometer to gauge plant health and many other topics to help protect your crops and…