Freeze a zooper dooper in seconds. See fire held in bare hands. Watch a tornado of flames twist into the sky (yes, really). Bubble, Boil, BANG! is an explosive live science show where curious young minds get a front-row seat to the wildest corner of chemistry and physics. We’re talking liquid nitrogen at -196°C, rainbow-coloured…
Step into SparkLab for an adults-only night of science exploring amphibians: animals that live dual lives. Journey through time with evolutionary biologist Dr Ian Brennan as he unpacks how amphibians evolved, adapted, and persisted through the millennia. From metamorphosis and moisture-loving skin to remarkable reproduction and distinctive frog calls, uncover what makes amphibians unique, and how they thrive in…
Our Year 7 students at Pine Rivers Special School will design and create a sensory garden in an unused grassed area as part of National Science Week 2026: Seeds of Science. This hands-on project will immerse students in exploring plant growth, water systems, and sustainability through multi-sensory experiences. Students will participate in planting, watering, and…
Get ready for a week of curiosity, creativity and discovery! During National Science Week 2026, our school will transform into a hub of scientific exploration as students from Kindergarten to Year 6 take part in a range of exciting science activities designed to inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers and innovators. The highlight of…
Plant an Idea, Grow a Future! Celebrate National Science Week and this year’s theme, “Seeds of Science: Nurturing knowledge for all.” Just as scientific ideas take root to change the world, we are engineering sustainable paper that grows to heal the local environment. What’s the Experiment? In this hands-on workshop, you will explore green material…
Get ready for a unique insight into the diversity of STEM in Australia for a free Auslan-accessible tour and Careers Q&A panel. Take a tour of ANSTO’s nuclear reactor, research and medical manufacturing facilities. Then join us for our Careers Q&A panel, featuring amazing examples of diversity in the STEM workforce. Deaf STEM professionals tell…
This is a community-based activity, in Cunnamulla, which will deliver a free science on Country storytelling workshop with Seniors engaging with simple screen production processes and digital storytelling techniques. The workshop delivered in partnership with Cunnamulla Aboriginal Corporation for Health (CACH). This event is by invitation only and will include a free Red Carpet Community…
Join us at the Broome public library for a screening of scintillating science films from the SCINEMA film festival. You can learn more about SCINEMA here.
We’re excited to invite primary and secondary students (ages 7 to 18) to present their food systems ideas to a panel of science and foodie experts as part of the Kids Conference- Food Systems 2026. Food Systems research can challenge our thinking about sustainability and equity. How do we use water and other resources, what…
Step inside Urban Green Sydney’s underground hydroponic farm in Barangaroo and discover how food can be grown in the heart of the city. You’ll explore different hydroponic systems, learn how light, water, nutrients and growing media affect plant growth, and see how urban farming can help address food security, sustainability and climate challenges. This tour…
