Step into the heart of scientific discovery at Science on Show — Melbourne Museum’s annual celebration of National Science Week. For one special day, meet the minds behind the Museum as scientists, researchers and collection experts share fascinating stories, rare specimens and surprising discoveries. Explore hands-on displays, pop-up talks and family-friendly activities throughout the Museum, then gather…
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…
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. …
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…
