The National Measurement Institute invites you to the 2026 Measurement Awards, held online during National Science Week. This free event celebrates people and projects that use measurement science to make a difference. Measurement science helps us check that things are accurate, safe and reliable. It supports many parts of daily life, from health and food…
The Forrest Research Foundation invites you to its National Science Week Showcase. Join us in creating memorable experiences at the frontiers of science. We’ve teamed up with Supersonic Science, who will guide you into exciting and explosive experiments all-day long. You can… Embark on virtual reality experiences where you can journey inside molecules or watch…
How could technology developed to grow cultivated meat help produce the medicines of the future? Join us for an exciting seminar with leading biotechnology entrepreneur and ‘Vow’ founder George Peppou, to find out more about the future of biotechnological innovation in Australia. In this fascinating seminar, George will draw on his extensive experience in the…
Dive deep into the art and science of fermentation at Tasmania’s brand new, purpose-built fermentation facility, FermentHQ. Discover the delicious alchemy of microbes and yeasts as they transform fresh produce through one of the world’s oldest forms of food preservation. This full-day experience blends indulgence with hands-on learning. Whether you’re a curious beginner or already…
Science isn’t just about experiments—it can inspire art too. That’s why the Australian Research Council Centre for Cryo-Electron Microscopy of Membrane Proteins (CCeMMP) is hosting its 3rd annual Bench to Art exhibition. The online exhibition features artwork created by scientists, giving people a chance to see the beauty of the tiny structures they study and…
In this popular science podcast, I discuss a variety of topics in both the natural and social sciences, exploring the many fascinating insights that the scientific method yields about the world around us. Recent episode topics include human evolution, dinosaurs, low carb diets, quantum mechanics, and the psychology of personality.
When space scientists test Indigenous plants against modern crops for nutrition, survival, and resilience, who wins? The results might just surprise you. You get to discover the answer! Welcome to the Space Salad Lab — where Indigenous plants and modern crops meet outer space food science! This epic two-hour outdoor workshop is unlike any science…
What if the most important plant for surviving in space hasn’t been invented yet, and YOU are the one to design it? And what if the clues to building it have been living on Country for thousands of years? Welcome to Design Your Plant — where Indigenous plant wisdom and space science build something completely…
Every great journey begins with a story. For thousands of generations, First Nations peoples have used storytelling to pass down the knowledge of how to survive, thrive and care for Country in some of the harshest places on Earth. Now, what if that story took us all the way to the Moon? Welcome to the…
Where would we find you at a party? Working the room, hiding in a corner with your phone, or let’s be honest, you didn’t go but you were pleased to be invited. Join us for a live podcast episode of Convos with Chordates, where two unapologetically loud extroverts and two quietly confident introverts go head…
