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Science to ignite silver screens in WA
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Science to ignite silver screens in WA

  • By National Office
  • 2 September, 2016

Move over Bad Mom’s and Ghostbusters - science is taking the silver screens across WA following this years’ Sci Film Regional WA Science Short Film competition. People of all ages and abilities ...

Tiny fossil treasures of Queensland
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Tiny fossil treasures of Queensland

  • By National Office
  • 8 August, 2016

When I first started volunteering at the Queensland Museum I was given a box full with hundreds of thousands of very tiny fossilised bones known as 'microfossils'. These fossils belonged to a ...

Biohacker Dr. Ellen Jorgensen is Coming to Perth this National Science Week!
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Biohacker Dr. Ellen Jorgensen is Coming to Perth this National Science Week!

  • By National Office
  • 3 August, 2016

We’ve heard of computer hackers, but what about biohackers? After all, we have personal computers, so why not personal biotech? Meet one of National Science Week’s guest scientists for 2016 - ...

National Science Week in the ACT
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National Science Week in the ACT

  • By National Office
  • 1 August, 2016

A week of fun, science and wonder in the CAN! National Science Week is just around the corner and the ACT is already buzzing with excitement! This year’s edition is bringing back your favourites ...

Melbourne Pre National Science Week Mixer
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Melbourne Pre National Science Week Mixer

  • By carlysiebentritt
  • 29 July, 2016

National Science Week will be here soon and the Australian Science Communicators (Victorian branch) are celebrating with an Open Mic Night. Join them at the Pre National Science Week Mixer and ...

PlatypusWatch on the Gold Coast
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PlatypusWatch on the Gold Coast

  • By National Office
  • 28 July, 2016

It’s time to register for the next PlatypusWatch. This is a super special watch because the survey results will be used in the Queensland Platycount 2016. We're hoping the community will put in a ...

DIY Marshmallow Bazooka
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DIY Marshmallow Bazooka

  • By National Office
  • 28 July, 2016

Keen to do some science at home to get in the mood for National Science Week? This project, courtesy of Dr Graham Walker (@DrGrahams), could be just the thing! Graham will be performing his ...

Tasmania, land of festivals!
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Tasmania, land of festivals!

  • By Tasmania
  • 20 July, 2016

Each August, Tasmanians enjoy over 100 public events and 200+ school events during National Science Week. Ok, let's call it what it really is: SCIENCE MONTH! With events running from July - ...

National Science Week in WA’s Great Southern
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National Science Week in WA’s Great Southern

  • By National Office
  • 19 July, 2016

Events highlighting new technologies and innovations in southwest WA will feature the science of marine mammals of Albany's harbours, a Meet the Curators and Young Naturalists event at WA Museum ...

Sydney Science Festival 2016
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Sydney Science Festival 2016

  • By National Office
  • 1 July, 2016

International Sydney Science Festival guest Amy Sheira Teitel is a US-based blogger and author who writes about science, space and the universe. With over 100 events, the second Sydney Science ...