New Scientist Eureka Prize for Science Photography Queensland Museum photographer Gary Cranitch has been awarded the New Scientist Eureka Prize for Science Photography for his image Soft …
Prize-winning Australian science revealed tonight
The best in Australian science discovered tonight 2015 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes Award Dinner at Sydney Town Hall At the end of July, 49 finalists were announced for 16 Eureka Prizes worth a …
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Killer litter, ecohomes, and asking ‘can science save humanity?’
Eco on the agenda for National Science Week Wednesday 19 August 2015 We know what climate scientists think, but how do they feel? - Melbourne, VIC Can we save the Tassie Devils from cancer …
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The great prostate debate; bringing science to wellness; making babies; and is fruit making you fat?
Healthy doses of science around Australia Tuesday 18 August 2015 Let’s debate your prostate, with Bernie Hobbs and experts – Thursday in Hobart, TAS Crap or credible? Bringing science to …
Walk on Mars (in Redfern); aurora photography; and astro-inspired dance
Arts stories from National Science Week Tuesday 18 August 2015 Exploring the night sky through dance – tonight in Toowong, QLD See crystal art made with microscopes and smartphones – tomorrow …
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How to make a healthy baby in the 21st century
There’s more to making healthy babies than what goes on in the bedroom. Sunday 23 August, 3:30-5:30pm (ACST), Adelaide and online Speakers available for interview The life you and your partner lead …
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Laser light art shows, celebrity scientists and a dress made from beer
Western Australia launches National Science Week Saturday 15 August: launch 11am at the Perth Cultural Centre main stage with Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier, Deputy Lord Mayor and guest …
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Fireworks at the footy; dancing science; and asking ‘should science be sexy?’
Queensland kicks off National Science Week Today, national launch with Ian Macfarlane in Toowomba and 120 other schools Tonight, 14 August 2015, 7.45pm, Science of fireworks with Brisbane Broncos …
Local talent, international guests and asking: “can science save humanity?”
National Science Week launches in the ACT Some of the best scientists on – and off – the planet will set the stage for National Science Week in the ACT, with the official launch at the National …
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Astronauts, fossil fossicking, and a giant brain you can walk inside
South Australia launches National Science Week tonight 6 August 2015, launch at 5pm, Goyder Pavilion Mezzanine, Adelaide Showground South Australians will have the opportunity to meet scientists, …
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Supernovas, synapses and salt-water crocodiles
Ten stunning images from the Australian Museum New Scientist Eureka Prize for Science Photography – from WA, QLD, SA, ACT, NSW. From the fading tendrils of a long-exploded star to the new …
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Corals already have the genes to adapt to warmer oceans
Townsville and Texas researchers discover a genetic basis to temperature tolerance in coral. And it likely depends on ‘mum’s genes’. Media resources: Media release and background information …
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