Science is everywhere – from the fish in the sea, to the camera in your pocket! The Adelaide Optics Chapter is back with their annual Scientific Photography Competition, and they’re inviting you to participate. With over $1000 in prizes to be won, we would love to see images you capture of science in action. To…
To celebrate National Science Week, join us for Adelaide Optics Chapter’s annual Scientific Photography Exhibition! This exhibition will showcase entries from this year’s Scientific Photography Competition, where photographers have captured science in action and paired their images with short explanations highlighting the fascinating science behind them. With over $1,000 in prizes to be awarded, the…
Ever been disappointed when your frothy is… not so frothy? There is a surprising amount of physics and chemistry floating at the top of your beer glass! Join us for a lively, interactive presentation that reveals the scientific secrets behind the perfect pour. Hosted by the Darwin and NT Homebrewers, this interactive presentation features live…
Wings (science, music and art installation featuring the birds of Sydney) and The Theory of Relativity (a musical take on Einstein’s theory), are a paired set of performances in the Coal Loader, Waverton. These shows consider the beauty and power of Sydney’s birdlife, melding the creative and the scientific through video, photo, installation, live performance and music….
Every drop counts! Come and discover how science, maths and a little detective work can help you save water and money at home. At our interactive WaterAlive stand, you’ll learn how to measure and understand where water is being used throughout your household, both individually and as a family. Using simple calculations and real-world data,…
This episode’s guest of the Impact Storytelling Podcast is Dr Olly Dove — zoologist, science communicator, podcast host, festival organiser, and someone who has spent weeks at a time living alongside seabirds on remote coastlines. Her PhD in marine ecology explored the diving behaviour of short-tailed shearwaters and little penguins, combining behavioural research with rugged…
Are you passionate about our unique local environment? Do you want to learn more about the incredible amphibians that call Far North Queensland home? Join us at the Cairns launch of National Science Week and meet the dedicated team from Frog Safe! Frogs are vital sentinels of our ecosystem. As Dr Viviana Gonzalez-Astudillo from The…
Returning in 2026, this dynamic showcase celebrates creativity and effective science communication; challenging staff from DETSI, CSIRO, and DPI to deliver a compelling three-minute pitch for agency pride. Hosted by CSIRO’s Gregory Rowbotham, and joined by the Queensland Chief Scientist, this event is not to be missed!
Celebrate National Science Week with us at our Curious Kids Science Lab! Calling all little scientists aged 2–5 years. Join us for a fun-filled morning of discovery, creativity and hands-on learning as we explore the amazing science all around us. Through exciting play-based activities, children and their families will investigate, experiment and discover…
Frogs are among Australia’s most fascinating wildlife, playing a vital role in healthy ecosystems and helping scientists understand environmental change. Join Dr Mariel Familiar L., from Spanish Researchers in Australia-Pacific (SRAP), at the Queensland National Science Week launch event “STEM in the Tropics” to explore the colourful and surprising world of frogs and discover how research…
