This event has been rescheduled to 4 September. Brain Teaser 2021 will comprise of multiple neuroscience themed demonstrations, as well as short communicative talks from neuroscience researchers. The demonstrations will include interactive stations where attendees can learn about various aspects of their nervous system and brain, as well as stations with informative content about neuroscience research…
Topic: Health and Medical
Can Natural Soundscapes Reduce Anxiety?
We have designed an experiment to test the effectiveness of natural soundscapes on mood. The experiment requires participation but, during a pandemic lockdown, gathering participants is not possible. The experiment also needs to test mood levels in the context of normal life, where solutions have the most to offer. To do this, we have made…
Edible Native Rice
Australian native rice is widespread and abundant on floodplain across tropical northern Australia. It is an important resource for floodplain animals such as magpie geese and native rodents. It is also a food resource for people. This talk will introduce this fascinating wild plant and its potential as a commercially available high-value, low-volume food. You…
One Health in Remote Communities
AMRRIC are running an education program at two remote schools in the NT in National Science Week. Targeted at both primary and secondary students, the program will introduce the principles of One Health and its importance within remote communities. This will be demonstrated with lessons and activities focusing on the topics of vaccinations and zoonoses,…
Intersections between Science and Art – Engaging Communities – ONLINE TALK Music and the Brain
Music and the Brain: Hear about the universal language of music, how our brain processes music, why we enjoy it and the relationship to our memories. Join us for a webinar hosted by Stream Community and presented by Associate Professor Helen English from the University of Newcastle.
Rescheduled: STEAM Spectacular
New date confirmed – 4 September. The National Science Week STEAM Spectacular will be a family-fun day of workshops and activities for all, where the exciting world of science in the NT will be showcased by schools, researchers and practitioners alike. Test your chemistry skills by making essential oils, become an engineer for a day…
Rescheduled: Making Natural Liquid Soap From Plant Essential Oil
Rescheduled after the COVID lockdown. The essential oil fraction obtained from the peel of citrus or spices are rich in chemical compounds of interest for the perfume, food, and beverage industries, and have also enjoyed use as aromatherapy and medicinal agents. Oil extraction from citrus (peel, flowers, and leaves) or spices is based on steam…
Postponed: Force-able: J.E.D.I.s with disabilities
Postponed due to the ACT COVID lockdown. Science Alliance is a team of people with disabilities, presenting science for people with disabilities. The Force is strong with this team, especially now they have an Alliance with ACT Down Syndrome. This year we will be showing you how to make and use your own light saber….
Postponed: Go, Grow and Glow!
Postponed due to the COVID lockdown. Go, Grow and Glow! is our National Science Week program that will explore the concept of paddock to plate in an interactive play-based environment. The week will involve stories, activities, songs and intentional teaching times focused on helping our 3 – 4 year old playschoolers to explore how foods…
Scinema Under the Stars
Scinema Under the Stars will be a public screening of the winners of the Scinema International Science Film Festival on the school oval, combined with an astronomy evening presented by the Top End Star Gazers. The Darwin Solar Cinema will screen the short films on their inflatable screen and the 11 inch tracking telescopes will…