The humble electron is a pillar of modern technology. They power almost every aspect of daily life, from your toaster to your phone. But these devices use only one quantum property of the electrons: their charge. Today, physicists are harnessing other properties – such as their “spin” – to advance a new technological revolution. This…
Topic: Mathematics
Millner School Science Fair
Get ready to ignite your imagination and dive into the wonders of science at our annual Millner School Science Fair! This joyful celebration is designed to spark curiosity in every young mind and give our budding Einsteins a chance to showcase their explorations into the world around them. This isn’t just a showcase—it’s a two-hour extravaganza…
Bring Street Science to Your School or Community: Custom Stage Shows for National Science Week 2025
Get ready to blast off into the unknown! Street Science’s brand-new stage show “Into The Unknown” for National Science Week 2025 is packed with never-before seen demonstrations, awesome explosions, and science that’ll leave you saying “WOW!” This year’s theme is Decoding the Universe – Exploring the Unknown with Nature’s Hidden Language. Our show takes you…
Did Dinosaurs Do Maths?
In this lesson we will explore the mathematics of dinosaurs! What can maths teach us about dinosaurs, and can dinosaurs teach us anything about maths? We’ll look at how dinosaurs moved, what speeds they may have run and how dinosaurs may even teach us new ways to use maths. What even is mathematics? Did dinosaurs…
Space and Science Film Festival
Discover a festival that celebrates positivity, science, unity and the future of space exploration! Join us for the SFC Film Festival 2025 and experience a one-of-a-kind celebration of indie filmmaking that inspires hope, unity and the boundless possibilities of a better future. Featuring an incredible lineup of award-winning futuristic sci-fi and documentary short films, this…
Rhodes Science Fair
The Rhodes Science Fair is a free community event for families with primary-aged children. This year we are embracing the 2025 National Science Week theme “Decoding the Universe” to deliver an interactive celebration of science, designed to engage children and adults to discover together through play, exploration, and participation in fascinating real-world experiments. Families will…
Little Scientist Club
Are you interested in understanding how things function, exploring the natural world, observing interactions between elements, or learning about animals and plants? If so, the Kondinin CRC’s Little Scientist Club is the ideal place for you. Every Wednesday in August and September, the Kondinin CRC training room will transform into a laboratory where participants can…
The Royal Queensland Show at Ekka
National Science Week at the Ekka! Celebrate science in action in the Agricultural Education Hall at the Royal Queensland Show (Ekka). Explore hands-on exhibits, learn about the science behind farming and food production, and discover how technology is shaping the future of agriculture. It’s a great way for kids and families to connect science with…
Young Tassie Scientists at HIVE Science Centre Family Day
The Young Tassie Scientists are passionate scientists and early-career researchers from the University of Tasmania who love bringing science to life through hands-on activities and engaging talks in schools and communities. Join us at the HIVE Family Day to meet a group of enthusiastic scientists from a range of fields. We cover anything from plants to planets, DNA…
Young Tassie Scientists at the Festival of Bright Ideas
Meet the Young Tassie Scientists at the Festival of Bright Ideas! Curious minds of all ages — come and meet real scientists from right here in Tasmania! The Young Tassie Scientists are early-career researchers from the University of Tasmania who love sharing their science through hands-on activities, real specimens, and fascinating stories from the field…