Have you ever wanted to be an astronaut and fly into space? Orbit the Earth, walk on the Moon, surf on Saturn’s rings or see a supernova up close? You might want to rethink your life goals… The human body is perfectly adapted to the conditions on Earth. But blast that fragile body into the…
Topic: Space and Astronomy
Casino West Science Fair Spectacular
The Casino West Science Fair Spectacular will be an amazing event for all students, staff, parents and friends. The school community will be able to celebrate with great eagerness and enjoyment. Students will be involved in showcasing some of their finest science work, there will be discovery centres to enjoy and displays with dozens of…
Microanalysis National Science Week Brain Breaks
We love our quizzes at Microanalysis, so what better way to celebrate than with a week of Brain Breaks! We also love food, so we’ll probably throw some of that in there too.
TMOS Holograms at Sydney Science Trail School Excursions
Get hands on and see how holograms are made! Learn what holograms are, how they are used in everyday life and the light concepts behind the formation of holograms, including reflection, refraction, diffraction and interference. Use a laser pointer to visualise the light principles of reflection, refraction and diffraction See hologram printing in action! Take home your own diffraction glasses!…
Writing for science journals
This output-oriented course (pre-registration and bookings essential) will teach scientists, technologists and engineers the essential skills and strategies needed to write articles for leading science journals such as the British journal Nature and the US journal Science. The three-hour course – delivered in the form of two 90-minute sessions – will be held at Le Meridien Hotel, Bourke Street, Melbourne and online, via…
2025 Marie Curie Lectures – Your quantum future with Dr Sol H Jacobsen
The humble electron is a pillar of modern technology. They power almost every aspect of daily life, from your toaster to your phone. But these devices use only one quantum property of the electrons: their charge. Today, physicists are harnessing other properties – such as their “spin” – to advance a new technological revolution. This…
Online Space Fact or Fiction with Q and A Session
Join us online at the Australian Space Discovery Centre. Test your space knowledge to see if you can tell the difference between space facts or space fibs! And learn about all the cool ways we use and rely on space! Recommended ages 7 and above.
Pocket Solar System
Inspired by the United States National Informal STEM Education Network, Pocket Solar System is a hands-on activity in which participants make a scale model of the distances between objects in our solar system. This activity is designed children aged 10 and over and will expand children’s understanding of the Solar System, bringing in the dimension…
Science After Dark at Museum of the Goldfields
Join us at the Museum of the Goldfields for an unforgettable evening filled with science fun for all ages — featuring hands-on experiments, robotics, and fascinating discoveries designed to spark curiosity and wonder. This year, we’ll dive into the official National Science Week theme: “Decoding the Universe – Exploring the Unknown with Nature’s Hidden Language.”…
Rhodes Science Fair
Join us for an unforgettable day of scientific exploration and excitement at the Rhodes Science Fair 2024! Celebrate science with exciting activities, interactive exhibits and fascinating presentations. This free community event is for all ages, celebrating lifelong learning and inspiring a love of science. Explore a wide range of activities that the whole family can…