What do submarines and dolphins have in common? Dolphins locate objects with the help of sound. This naturally occurring scientific phenomenon has been adopted to design an underwater system used by submarines called Sonar – or Sound Navigation and Ranging. Tune into the Naval Shipbuilding College’s (NSC) free webinar with Electrical Engineer Subroto Ghosh to…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Falling Walls Lab Victoria
Falling Walls Lab is coming to Victoria. veski invites you to join us for Falling Walls Lab Victoria, to be live-streamed on Monday, 16 August from 3.00pm AEST. REGISTER NOW to witness how Victoria’s student and early-career researchers convince an esteemed Jury, from academia, business and government, of their innovative idea. Who of our 10…
Zero Carbon World
The age of zero carbon is coming, but the question remains: will it be fast enough to mitigate the worst impacts of the climate crisis? While politics in Australia is still struggling to accept this much needed energy shift, there is cause for hope when we look to our fast-moving industry leaders, researchers and innovators….
Honey- How its made, its benefits and challenges. Online presentation by Shiva Prasad from National Measurement Institute
Shiva Prasad tells the story of Honey, its benefits and challenges in the commercial market. Honey is big business. The National Measurement Institute has played a big role in helping save the Australian and New Zealand high end honey market. See how honey is produced, learn its incredible benefits and understand how an Australian research…
The Future of Food – Emerging protein sources
Professor Michelle Colgrave leads the CSIRO Future Protein team. Hear how she uses proteomics to improve human health, agriculture and food. Learn about the future of proteins and what we might be eating in a few years. Crunchy crickets anyone? How can science help future food security ,disease, allergies and sustainability. Are you a flexitarian??…
Australian Organic Limited Schools Program
An exciting sample of the Australian Organic Schools (AOS) Program is going live for National Science Week. The AOS program is a complimentary program available for free download to all Australian educators via our website. With ACARA and STEM alignment this program is a must in your arsenal of resources. Fully referenced and resourced with…
Wharf to Wharf – Fire Recovery and Rocky Shore Investigation
Merimbula has a number of magical marine and coastal environments to explore which are a rich stimulus for learning about the natural environment. Students will examine the fire history of areas burnt on Long Point to see what happens to vegetation after a fire event. A visit to the Merimbula Wharf rockpools will include a…
Wharf to Wharf Walk – Sharing the Shoreline
The South Coast is home to many threatened shorebird species including the critically endangered Hooded Plovers. This program allows school students to be immersed into the world of the shorebird while visiting Bournda National Park. Students will have the opportunity to meet National Parks and Wildlife staff who coordinate the South Coast Shorebird Program, and…
Wharf to Wharf Underwater Drone Explorer @ Tathra
Take on the Underwater Drone Explorer challenge and discover the beauty of Kianinny Bay. Students will master the skill of the underwater drone, filming using ipads the variety of life they find in the underwater world. This program is designed to allow students the opportunity to observe the fascinating creatures of the rocky bay, examining…
Forest Monitoring and Improvement program
This project asks community members to work with scientists and natural resource managers to develop and analyse the data from research projects, and jointly agree plans and actions for restoration projects to improve the biodiversity, health and resilience of post bushfire forests. The Atlas of Life has been invited to partner with the Natural Resources…