Hear the latest update on Mars with Dr Adrian Brown, Deputy Program Scientist on NASA’s Perseverance Mission. This live planetarium session will be hosted by Dr Tanya Hill, with Dr Adrian Brown appearing on-screen from Washington D.C., USA. Dr Adrian Brown is a planetary scientist working at NASA’s Headquarters in Washington D.C. He will join…
Topic: Space and Astronomy
The Science Behind Sci-Fi
This National Science Week, the boundaries between science fiction and reality blur. Curious about the feasibility of faster-than-light travel? The mechanics of time machines? Or the realities of artificial intelligence? Join particle physicist, Dr Ben McAllister, to break down the science, separate fact from fiction, and explore how these incredible concepts could actually work!
Celestial Emu
Sydney Observatory will host a special event that celebrates First Nations sky and country. Come along and join us for the premiere of Celestial Emu, a short film project with Gamilaroi astrophysicist Karlie Noon and Bangarra Dance Theatre dancer Daniel Mateo, directed by Olivia Costa. Highlights include Gail Mabo in conversation, a performance by Wiradjuri/…
Cosmodome – Launching Minds Into Orbit
Know a young explorer who would love to embark on a journey through the cosmos? Join us this National Science Week for a pop-up planetarium. In collaboration with Cosmodome, enjoy relaxing under the stars and discovering the wonders of space. Whether you are a budding young astronomer or simply curious about the cosmos, this event…
Journey Beyond: A Morning with Astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg
Katherine Bennell-Pegg will be touching down at Scienceworks to kick off National Science Week! Join us first thing to hear her interview, watch her launch a rocket, and then get an autograph from Australia’s first astronaut (trained under the Australian flag). From her beginnings in Sydney, Katherine Bennell-Pegg has long had her eyes set on…
Journey Beyond: A Morning with Astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg
Katherine Bennell-Pegg will be touching down at Scienceworks to kick off National Science Week! Join us first thing to hear her interview, watch her launch a rocket, and then get an autograph from Australia’s first astronaut (trained under the Australian flag). From her beginnings in Sydney, Katherine Bennell-Pegg has long had her eyes set on…
A Virtual Tour of Einstein’s Universe
Join Professor Bailes on a VR tour of the cosmos to see how gravity bends light, shrinks rulers, and slows time, according to Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity. This event, suitable for all ages, also features fun space-themed activities for kids. Speaker: Professor Matthew Bailes, co-discoverer of Fast Radio Bursts and a gravitational wave expert….
Moonrise Poetry
Tonight we welcome the moonrise and the opening of the 2024 Red Dirt Poety Festival. Join us a the Earth Sanctuary for an ecclectic night of storytelling through poetry and astronomy under the stars by a roaring fire. Poets from all over the country have converged here in Mparntwe on Arrernte Country to share their…
Kapunda High School Science Week
Throughout National Science Week, home group classes will compete for year level prizes for science and STEM related quizzes. Classes from Year 7 to Year 10 will compete to complete the STILE Survival of the Species escape room with winning teams awarded prizes for “escaping” in the quickest time. If weather allows Ms Coombs will…
2024 Queensland Young Tall Poppy Science Awards Ceremony
The 2024 Queensland Young Tall Poppy Science Awards Ceremony is an invitation-only event during National Science Week, recognizing outstanding early career researchers in science. The Event is hosted by the Australian Institute of Policy and Science (AIPS) in partnership with the Queensland Department of Environment, Science and Innovation (DESI).