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.
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. …
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…
What if the most important plant for surviving in space hasn’t been invented yet, and YOU are the one to design it? And what if the clues to building it have been living on Country for thousands of years? Welcome to Design Your Plant — where Indigenous plant wisdom and space science build something completely…
Every great journey begins with a story. For thousands of generations, First Nations peoples have used storytelling to pass down the knowledge of how to survive, thrive and care for Country in some of the harshest places on Earth. Now, what if that story took us all the way to the Moon? Welcome to the…
Where would we find you at a party? Working the room, hiding in a corner with your phone, or let’s be honest, you didn’t go but you were pleased to be invited. Join us for a live podcast episode of Convos with Chordates, where two unapologetically loud extroverts and two quietly confident introverts go head…
Join us for a fun evening of Science in the Pub with James Cook University scientists Jamie Seymour, Lori Lach, and Alex Loukas! Find out about things that bite and sting and whether they can kill you or if they just want a good feed. Professor Jamie Seymour or the “Jelly Dude from Nemo land”…
What do you eat when you’re two years from home and hurtling towards Mars? And what can thousands of years of Indigenous plant knowledge teach us about growing food beyond Earth? Come find out — drop in, explore and be amazed! Plants for Space has landed in Carnarvon, and we’re throwing open the doors of…
Curious about where quantum could take you? Quantum is shaping the future of technology – from computing to cybersecurity – and it’s opening new career pathways across a range of industries. At Quantum Future Talent: From Curiosity to Career, you’ll hear directly from people working in the industry and gain a clear understanding of what quantum…
Get ready Cairns – National Science Week is coming to you! This year’s Queensland launch event will be held at Tank 5 in the stunning Cairns Botanic Gardens and it promises to be a cracker. Hear from Olympian James Connor and Paralympian Korey Boddington on the STEM of sport. Explore a pop-up STEM fair packed with hands-on activities spanning conservation,…
