What makes thousands of people stay up all night, driving to remote locations, squinting at the sky, and obsessively checking space weather forecasts? The quest to see the Southern Lights, or Aurora Australis, has developed something of a cult following — forging a substantial community of scientists, awe seekers, astrophotographers, and nature lovers. In this…
Topic: Space and Astronomy
The Beaker Street Game Show
Ladies and gentlemen! Science lovers, fact-checkers, and Wikipedia editors! It’s the show where Australia’s science glitterati face off for epic showdowns of wit, wisdom, and utter irrelevance. Hosted by the one-and-only Myf Warhurst and with a raft of special guests to knock your nerdy socks off, the Beaker Street Game Show is back, baby! This…
Beyond The Stars: Seeing the sky through Aboriginal eyes
We all look up at the same night sky, but we don’t all see the same thing. In this captivating and family-friendly talk, astrophysicist and Wiradjuri woman Dr Kirsten Banks invites you to reimagine the cosmos. Starting with familiar constellations like Orion and the Southern Cross, Kirsten gently unpacks the Western view of the stars…
Science Day at Edgars Creek Primary School
Get ready for a fun-filled day of exciting science experiments and activities as we celebrate National Science Week 2025! Students across the school will dive into a range of hands-on, engaging tasks designed to spark curiosity and creativity. Throughout the day, students will explore the physics of floating drawings in a magical experiment where their…
BIG Science Fair 2025
The BIG Science Fair is open to students from years 5 to 12 on the Northwest and West Coasts of Tasmania. Tasmanian students participate in state-wide, national, and even worldwide STEM competitions. There is a new project category where projects have the chance to represent Australia at the International Science and Engineering Fair in America….
Indigenous Science Experience at Redfern
What can Aboriginal astronomy tell us about the night sky? How is our native flora used in bush medicine? What can we learn about sustainable living from 60 000+ years of Indigenous culture? This National Science Week, discover the answers to these questions (and more) at the Indigenous Science Experience at the Redfern Community Centre….
Science Alive!
Science Alive! is the largest, single, interactive science exhibition in Australia. With a diverse range of exhibitors and interactive displays, this is a fantastic opportunity for people of all ages to engage with science in a fun and meaningful way. There will also be dynamic performances and shows, which promise to be both educational and…
National Quantum and Dark Matter Road Trip
The National Quantum and Dark Matter Road Trip is coming to a nearby city or town. As a part of National Science Week, a team of scientists and science communicators will travel around Australia. They are delivering engaging presentations, hands-on activities, pub quizzes and more. The nature of dark matter is one of the biggest…
STEAM Zone Solar System
Blast Off with STEAM Zone During Science Week! Get ready to explore the wonders of the Solar System in this year’s Science Week with STEAM Zone — a fun, hands-on session packed with Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Maths. Join us at Casuarina Library and Karama Library for an out-of-this-world experience as we launch into…
Circular Head Science Gig 2025
Come and explore the activities provided by local educators, businesses and representatives from industry. Games, challenges, robotics, you name it, we’ll have it! Local school competition entries will also be on display for families to see the great work students have been completing. Grab your friends or family to compete in the MacGyver Challenge. You’ll…