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Science Week Kicks Off with a Bang
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Science Week Kicks Off with a Bang

  • By jmleroi
  • 5 August, 2013

Flames, explosions and loud bangs are just some of some spectacular science demonstrations at the School of Chemistry, UTAS, to launch National Science Week tomorrow  - or should that be National ...

Radical Wine & Chocolate at the Queensland Museum – one week to go!
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Radical Wine & Chocolate at the Queensland Museum – one week to go!

  • By Alice National Office
  • 3 August, 2013

If you like your science coated in chocolate and imbued with wine, or if you're interested in how antioxidants can lead to better health, then 'Radical Wine & Chocolate', the National Science ...

Challenge yourself during Enviroweek
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Challenge yourself during Enviroweek

  • By Alice National Office
  • 2 August, 2013

Enviroweek is a week of action when Australian students take on a green challenge to create good habits for a healthy planet. Enviroweek runs from 25 - 31 August 2013 and students all around the ...

Explore SMART Trees From the Inside Out
Science Week News, State Blogs

Explore SMART Trees From the Inside Out

  • By Alice National Office
  • 22 July, 2013

If you have ever wondered what is going on inside a tree, thought about how it works, how it might react to its environment or whether it makes any sound, now is your chance to find out. Thanks ...

International Guests Arriving in Victoria
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International Guests Arriving in Victoria

  • By carlysiebentritt
  • 22 July, 2013

I never realised that working for National Science Week was going to provide me with friends, colleagues and contacts all around the world. My next trip to the USA is going to involve no ...

School Grant Winners Take Science Outside
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School Grant Winners Take Science Outside

  • By Alice National Office
  • 22 July, 2013

Bowen State High School and Tieri State School are among 22 Queensland schools which have received National Science Week school grants in 2013. More than 190 schools around the country have ...

Mike Hussey and National Science Week
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Mike Hussey and National Science Week

  • By Alice National Office
  • 18 July, 2013

We're really pleased that former test cricketer Mike Hussey (aka "Mr Cricket") is appearing in National Science Week's community service announcement this year. ...

Five Things I Love About My Job in Science
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Five Things I Love About My Job in Science

  • By Alice National Office
  • 17 July, 2013

Hi, I’m Tracey O'Connell, the owner of Blue Sky Science and I LOVE my job! I suppose it makes sense that I love it so much because I created it. Yes, you read right. I created a job based on what ...

Share Your Ideas to Change the World
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Share Your Ideas to Change the World

  • By Alice National Office
  • 15 July, 2013

Entries for QUT’s Ideas to Change the World 60 second challenge has been extended to 19 July 2013. Queensland students in Years 10-12 are invited to share their ideas on finding a solution toward ...

ACT National Science Week Calendar
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ACT National Science Week Calendar

  • By Alice National Office
  • 12 July, 2013

There are more than 80 events happening across the ACT in National Science Week this year. From the National Dinosaur Museum to Geoscience Australia, the Shine Dome and Questacon, there's ...