Beer science; dog happiness; psychedelics; animal sounds; and the battle of the drag scientists
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 the answers to managing complex mental health issues? Ask the experts.
Online (VIC talent): Is your pet stressed, bored, or lonely? Dog happiness and mental health.
SA: Can we innovate creativity?
SA: Archaeology in space and on Earth in a changing climate.
QLD: A science fair for sick kids in Brisbane’s Children’s Hospital.
NSW: Marshmallow bazookas, a leaf-blower levitated basketball, and explosive liquid nitrogen in Goulburn.
TAS: Citizen scientists wanted to investigate microplastics.
NT: Young Territorians compete to take the best micro-photos.
National: Squawk versus croak! Last day to vote in the search for Australia’s Favourite Animal Sound.
Read on for more on these, including direct event contact details.
Also today:
- VIC: Take a virtual reality tour of the Universe over a beer at Burnley Brewing.
- NSW: Dr Karl explores innovation with marine scientist Emma Johnston, solar guru Anita Ho-Baillie, addiction neuroscientist Michael Bowen, and the mathematician harnessing AI Geordie Williamson.
- WA: Meet the quantum physicist Dr Jeremy Bourhill who is searching for ultra-light dark matter
Coming up tomorrow:
A heat-wave warning signal; Blade Runner; raising the dead; and a giant inflatable poo palace – see a preview of Friday’s highlights.
National Science Week 2023 runs from 12 to 22 August.
Visit ScienceWeek.net.au/events to find more stories in your area.
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General Science Week media enquiries: Tanya Ha: tanya@scienceinpublic.com.au or 0404 083 863
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