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…
Topic: Environment and Nature
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…
Chiropterology for Beginners: How to Decode the Secret World of Bats
Step into the fascinating world of bats with this special Australian National Science Week session! Discover the basics of chiropterology (the study of bats) as you learn how to survey bats and decode their mysterious calls. We’ll introduce you to essential tools like acoustic bat recorders—specifically, the Echo Meter Touch 2 bat detector—and show you…
Chiropterology for Beginners: How to Decode the Secret World of Bats
Step into the fascinating world of bats with this special Australian National Science Week session! Discover the basics of chiropterology (the study of bats) as you learn how to survey bats and decode their mysterious calls. We’ll introduce you to essential tools like acoustic bat recorders—specifically, the Echo Meter Touch 2 bat detector—and show you…
Chiropterology for Beginners: How to Decode the Secret World of Bats
Step into the fascinating world of bats with this special Australian National Science Week session! Discover the basics of chiropterology (the study of bats) as you learn how to survey bats and decode their mysterious calls. We’ll introduce you to essential tools like acoustic bat recorders—specifically, the Echo Meter Touch 2 bat detector—and show you…
Casino West Science Fair Spectacular
The Casino West Science Fair Spectacular will be an amazing event for all students, staff, parents and friends. The school community will be able to celebrate with great eagerness and enjoyment. Students will be involved in showcasing some of their finest science work, there will be discovery centres to enjoy and displays with dozens of…
Microanalysis National Science Week Brain Breaks
We love our quizzes at Microanalysis, so what better way to celebrate than with a week of Brain Breaks! We also love food, so we’ll probably throw some of that in there too.