3D bioprinting technology has emerged in the past 15 years as a tool for the generation of human tissues and organs for transplantation and drug testing. Hear from Dr Carmine Gentile about his exciting work fabricating heart tissues using stem cells from patients plus 3D bioprinters. Dr Gentile’s team has developed a technology that uses stem cells…
Topic: Health and Medical
Farm to Fork Science Extravaganza
The Aveley North Primary School Science Farm to Fork extravaganza will incorporate an day of showcasing students’ work in science in conjunction with STEM challenges, experiments and demonstrations. Experiments and demonstrations to include a ‘Guess the Spice’ treasure hunt, making potions, designing their own farm robot and working together in a ‘Dress the Scarecrow’ competition. Other…
The Science of Flavour
Join us for a National Science Week event at Ancient World exploring themes of native foods, future foods and food security. About this event Joining us at Ancient World for this National Science Week event will be: Mark Koolmatrie of the Ngarrindjeri Nation Steph Daughtry & Hannah Rohrlach (Creative Directors of Post Dining) Professor Wendy…
Bendy Bones
Drink plenty of milk for strong bones parents normally told their child(ren). Calcium makes for strong bones. Did you know our maximum calcium absorption occurs roughly around the age of 25? From there, it gradually weakens resulting in our elderly individuals having fragile frames. Anyone watched the movie Fantastic 4 or The Incredibles. The stretchy…
Tackling Food Waste: a Tasmanian Perspective
Eight percent of global greenhouse gas emissions come from food waste. Food waste in landfill emits methane, a greenhouse gas 25 times more powerful than carbon dioxide. We have the power to reduce these emissions: 50% of food waste/losses in Australia are at the household level, with household food waste in Australia amounting to $10…
Sugary Drinks
Who has a sweet tooth? Participants can create a visual representation of the amount of sugar they consume depending on the drink. Some have more than others. Is there a difference in cordial such as red versus green? With the trend of energy drinks as well, how much sugar is actually in them?
Bundy High RoadShow
Bundaberg State High School students will travel round to nine primary schools in Bundaberg and deliver a fun and interactive show. Our senior science students will do an exciting show with demonstration of chemistry, physics and biology with displays using dry ice, force and friction, conductivity, pressure, and magnetism. Primary students will get the chance…
Our Deadly Science
Australia’s First Nations Peoples have the longest continuing culture on Earth, passing on the lessons of land, sea and sky to future scientists through stories, song and dance. As the 2021 Sydney Science Festival Ambassador, Corey Tutt will deliver a keynote address celebrating the breadth and depth of knowledge of our first scientists – from…
Pandemics – Past, Present and Future
Against the backdrop of the devastating coronavirus – hypothesised as ‘Disease X’ by World Health Organisation epidemiologists long before its arrival – our formidable panel of virus experts will examine learnings from past pandemics and how they have shaped the society we live in today. They will also discuss the ways in which scientists are…
Collingwood College Science Afternoon
Students and families in Year 2 to 8 are invited to join us for an afternoon of hands-on activities exploring the science and technology behind our food. Learn about indigenous food to Australia, create a fishing net, make plastic out of milk, learn how our food waste can be turned into methane for cooking and…