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2026 National Science Week Grants now open!
We may not be defying the laws of gravity (sorry Freddie), but we do feel a bit like shooting stars, ‘cause we don’t wanna stop at all! We know National Science Week activities are still wrapping ...
For nature lovers and outdoor explorers
National Science Week is a great opportunity to follow your curiosity into the natural world. Head outdoors, get close to nature, discover the treasures of night skies, meet curious creatures and ...
For adults only. No safety goggles required
Science is all about pushing boundaries. Sometimes in unexpected ways, from burlesque to the science of better sex, experiments with beer, whale snot, confessional booths and more… Here is our ...
For space cadets and astro enthusiasts
National Science Week offers a constellation of space and astronomy themed events. Here is a selection: Beyond The Stars: Seeing the sky through Aboriginal eyes: Saturday 16 August in Hobart ...
For good vibes and belly laughs
Who says scientists don’t have a sense of humour? With all the bad news happening around the world, you may want a National Science Week event that gives you good vibes, great times, or belly ...
NSW 2025 highlights: Science in Sydney Harbour, psychedelics, dinosaurs, and a giant inflatable poo palace
Science in New South Wales includes tens of thousands of years of Traditional Knowledge, the world’s first electronic pacemaker, the ‘living fossil’ Wollemi pine, Australia’s research reactor, ...
SA 2025 highlights: Citizen science, space food, fossil rock and roll, and more
South Australia is home to fabulous fossils, space science, and passionate citizen scientists. National Science Week 2025 officially launched in SA with a glittering ceremony at the South ...
QLD 2025 highlights: 50 ways to die in space, 3D-printed pills, why whales sing, future food, and more
Beauty and brains. Queensland has it all: home to natural wonders from the Great Barrier Reef to Outback dinosaur country, ancient rainforests and passionate scientists specialising in everything ...
WA 2025 highlights: space music, crochet and cocktails, dark matter, and more
Western Australia is home to quokkas, stromatolites, supercomputers, and Australia’s Square Kilometre Array. “WA is home to an outstanding community of scientists, researchers, and innovators. ...
Territory 2025 highlights: beers, bees, how the birds got their colours, and more
Darwin is the only Australian capital city named after a scientist and the Northern Territory is a hot spot for research into biosecurity, fisheries, tropical diseases, earth science, Indigenous ...