Perhaps the most exciting area of medical research is into how the micro-organisms in our guts can improve our health, or cause all kinds of unfortunate problems. The microbiome is the rich inner ecosystem of micro-organisms inside each of us. Science is revealing the ways in which the microbiome may hold the keys to better…
Topic: Health and Medical
World of Drones and Robotics Congress 2021
The 5th World of Drones and Robotics Congress will be the largest drone and robotics application Congress in the Asia Pacific region. In 2020, during peak Covid-19, the congress was successfully presented to some 800 physical in-person and virtual delegates. Half the attendees came in-person. Delegates from America to Zimbabwe attended. Abstract Submissions Submit an…
Flesh Made New – Professor John Rasko in conversation with Robyn Williams
The dazzling promise of stem-cell medicine: does it work and will it save us? Two experts look at the hype. Join us as Professor John Rasko, leading physician-scientist and co-author of Flesh Made New takes us on a wild historical tour of this scandal-prone field. Professor Rasko will appear in conversation with Robyn Williams. Tickets are just…
The Leadership film & panel discussion
Watch this amazing film and hear a live panel of female scientists talk about their challenging and rewarding experiences on their voyage. Fabian Dattner, an Australian CEO, leads an international group of 76 female scientists on an Antarctic voyage designed to transform them into the leaders they want to be. Her hope is that once…
MakeX Competition – Smart light challenge
2020 MakeX spark online is a creative design competition for young inventors, aged between 6 to 13. The participating team (student with a mentor) will need to accept one or both challenge(s) and devise a solution using problem solving techniques from the industry. The solution will be presented in a poster with topics including research,…
MakeX Competition – Housework helper challenge
2020 MakeX spark online is a creative design competition for young inventors, aged between 6 to 13. The participating team (student with a mentor) will need to accept one or both challenge(s) and devise a solution using problem solving techniques from the industry. The solution will be presented in a poster with topics including research,…
Science Tall Tales
Science Tall Tales are short videos featuring Young Tall Poppy scientists talking about the what, why and weird of the science research that they do. We are releasing one video a day over three weeks starting on 15 August.
Nanotechnology Trivia Quiz
Are you interested in nanotechnology? If so, please try these 15 trivia questions. This trivia is not designed to be particularly hard or challenging nor does it matter if you get the answer right or wrong, as the correct answer will be provided upon the completion of each question. This trivia is intended to show…
Lessons From the Fires: A biodiversity and climate perspective
The 2019/20 bushfire season in Australia was unprecedented. Over 12 million hectares were burnt in eastern and southern Australia and nearly three billion frogs, reptiles, birds and mammals were killed. Climate change is making bushfire conditions more dangerous than ever, with increasing risks to people, property, and the environment. Efforts are now underway to develop…
Young Tassie Scientists – Virtual Visit to Woodbridge School (Year 10)
The Young Tassie Scientists are bringing their passion for science into classrooms through online virtual visits in 2020. The team will also be supporting various other events across Tasmania in celebration of National Science Week. These early-career researchers and PhD candidates volunteer their time to undertake training in science communication, developing interactive presentations suitable for…