Many in the tech industry claim AI will herald a second act for humanity. That is, if it doesn’t kill us all first. Whether you’re a daily user or a conscientious objector, there’s no denying AI has arrived, and already seems to be everywhere. In this session, we’ll take an up-close look at how people…
We’re lifting the hood on the most misunderstood organ in biology: the clitoris! Through immersive performances, outrageous anatomical costumes, and wild but true tales from the animal kingdom, you’ll learn what you should have learned in sex-ed. By looking to science and the world around us, we celebrate and empower perspectives that have historically been…
What do biogeochemists, ecologists, and space nerds all have in common? In this case, they can all tell a joke. Against our better judgment, we’re handing scientists the mic. But trust us, they’re actually funny. Hosted by the legendary Rob Braslin. This event is part of Beaker Street Festival. Smart, surprising, and seriously entertaining: Beaker…
The annual Beaker Street Debate returns to our Main Stage, with possibly our most divisive topic yet: Social media should be banned for Over-16s too! Australia made headlines in late 2025 for being the first country to ban children from social media. But did we go far enough? As tech companies increasingly get compared to…
Join Talks on Tuesdays and the GIN Program at Monash University for a special National Science Week event exploring one of the most fascinating frontiers in modern health science: the connection between your gut, immune system, and brain. Hosted at Brick Lane Market, this lively evening features three fast‑paced 20‑minute talks exploring how the gut, immune…
A science fair showcasing 10 weeks of hard work where students have selected their own experiment to plan, conduct and communicate their findings! This event finishes of our Science Week.
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 promises to be a cracker. Hear from Olympian James Connor and Paralympian Korey Boddington on the STEM of sport and better yet, have a go yourself. Explore a pop-up STEM fair packed…
What happens when you eat your boogers? Explore the science of snot, excite in ewwwy, gooey experiments and giggle at gross-tastic gags in this hilariously silly sci-fi perfect for kids ages 6 and up! Based on the award winning* edu-tainment podcast ‘Busy Bodies’, Mr Snotbottom takes families on a journey into the nasal passage with…
Join us as the authors of Exploring Nature Through Citizen Science share how community involvement can foster scientific discovery. Cameron and Thomas will be chatting with Paul Flemons from the Australian Museum about their practical guide to making a difference through community involvement and scientific knowledge. About the book Citizen science is involving the public…
Calling all toddler parents! Join Penny Jones, Harry Edwards and Isaac Gee for a fun, down-to-earth journey into the art and science of toddler wrangling. We’re toddler parents ourselves – so we get it. Life with a toddler is beautiful, fun, messy, chaotic, unpredictable and often challenging. It’s a LOT. And they still need us…
