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National Science Week 2024 Grants Available
Grants are now available to support events in National Science Week 2024. You can apply for between $2000 and $20,000, and the total grant pool is $500,000, provided by the Australian Government. ...
DIY Science: Fruit Juice Caviar
What you need 250 ml vegetable oil (chilled in the refrigerator) 100 ml fruit juice such as apple or orange (Note: Do not use juice that contains pineapple, kiwi, papaya, mango, or guava, as the ...
Last chance to get involved in National Science Week 2023
This year’s theme is Innovation, and there have been so many innovative events happening all around Australia in the last week. There was the winner of the Shirty Science competition’s ‘Most ...
DIY Science: Homopolar Electric Motor
What you need 50 cm uncoated copper wire (e.g. picture-hanging wire) AA battery neodymium magnet, cylindrical in shape with a diameter similar to that of the battery (available from hardware ...
DIY Science: Gelatine Colour Diffusion
What you need measuring cup 50 ml cold water and 200 ml boiling water 2 tablespoons powdered gelatine* heat-proof jug, metal teaspoon, and knife small bowl or cups (clear or white will look best) ...
DIY Science: Magic Coin Trick
What you need 5 coins of the same value, each from a different year small bag or box What to do This is a magic trick to be presented to a group of people who have NOT read these instructions. ...
DIY Science: Erasable Pens
What you need erasable pen paper or cardboard What to do Write a message to a friend on the paper or cardboard. Rub out the whole message with the eraser on the pen. Give the cardboard to your ...
DIY Science: Water Bottle Pinhole Prank
What you need empty plastic bottle with a lid pin sticky tape water What to do With the lid on the bottle, use the pin to make a series of small holes in a line around the bottle. Wrap a piece of ...
DIY Science: DNA Extraction
What you need 1⁄2 cup of cold water 1⁄2 teaspoon table salt 2 teaspoons dishwashing liquid 3 large strawberries isopropyl alcohol (64% v/v), available at pharmacies knife and chopping board, ...
Welcome to National Science Week 2023
It’s the week you’ve been waiting for! National Science Week has now officially started, and there are some great experiences to get involved in. Check out these great events this weekend that ...