From Perth across the North to Sydney tell us if you do or don’t see a sawfish for National Sawfish Sighting Week October 23-29, 2023 Sawfish are remarkable creatures that detect the electrical impulses of fish, then slice and dice them for dinner. “Today it’s rare to see large sawfish,” says Dr Barbara Wueringer, Principal…
Monash University’s Emerging Technologies Research Lab unveils massive shifts in future household energy demands in a new report published today. The pivotal study offers energy distribution networks an invaluable glimpse into the future – empowering them to sharpen their forecasts, develop future business plans, and ensure the lights stay on. The increase in home-based care,…
Friday 18 August Highlights from day seven of National Science Week Researchers, experts, and other interesting people available for interview around the country. NSW: Climate solutions: a heat-wave warning signal; carbon capturing seaweed. NSW: Newcastle’s giant inflatable Poo Palace recreates the journey of food, from lips to loo. ACT: Blade Runner: what do neuroscientists and…
Sunday 20 August: highlights from the final day of National Science Week Researchers, experts, and other interesting people available for interview around the country. NSW: Dr Karl, furry friends, and First Nations bush food walks at the Sydney Science Trail. VIC: Shedding light on Black Holes with Melbourne Planetarium astronomer Dr Tanya Hill. VIC: Is…
Saturday 19 August: highlights from the second last day of National Science Week Researchers, experts, and other interesting people available for interview around the country. NSW: Lessons from 60,000+ years of continuous culture at Redfern’s Indigenous Science Experience. NSW: Find out how Aussie engineer Meganne Christian became a reserve astronaut. VIC: Should we embrace our…
Thursday 17 August Highlights from day six of National Science Week Researchers, experts, and other interesting people available for interview around the country. TAS: Experimental beers with three independent breweries and two thirsty scientists. NSW: The Drag Experiment: meet the people who are scientists by day and drag performers by night. NSW: Could psychedelics unlock…
Great National Science Week stories up for grabs now around Australia More on these below and visit ScienceWeek.net.au/events to find more stories in your area. Scientists, experts, performers and event organisers are available for interview throughout National Science Week. Direct contact details for each event are below or contact Tanya Ha on tanya@scienceinpublic.com.au or 0404…
National Science Week offers dozens of stories featuring powerhouses of Women in Science More on these below and visit ScienceWeek.net.au/events to find more stories in your area. Scientists, experts, performers and event organisers are available for interview throughout National Science Week. Direct contact details for each event are below or contact Tanya Ha on tanya@scienceinpublic.com.au…
Great National Science Week YOUTH stories up for grabs now around Australia More on these below and visit ScienceWeek.net.au/events to find more stories in your area. Scientists, experts, performers and event organisers are available for interview throughout National Science Week. Direct contact details for each event are below or contact Tanya Ha on tanya@scienceinpublic.com.au or…
Wednesday 16 August 2023 Highlights from day five of National Science Week Researchers, experts, and other interesting people available for interview around the country. NSW: What’s the secret to happiness? An 85-year-long scientific study has some ideas. VIC: Should we care about science denialism? VIC: Decolonising fire: Indigenous land stewardship in Australia and America. TAS:…