Media release from the Australian Capital Territory National Science Week coordinating committee Discover more about local Canberra women in STEM, go on a science treasure hunt, hear about how …
NSW: Science Week in NSW goes online
Media release from the office of the New South Wales Chief Scientist & Engineer and the NSW National Science Week coordinating committee Due to COVID-19 restrictions, National Science Week …
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WA: How will you science in National Science Week 2020?
Media release for the Western Australian National Science Week coordinating committee Drive a simulated remotely operated vehicle, go on a virtual Scouts camp, investigate how to bring animals …
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The lure of koalas, sea-dragons, cuttlefish and cute little critters
Great wildlife stories up for grabs now around Australia. Are dropbears just koalas making mischief? Are there really dragons living near Adelaide? And just what curious creatures live in your …
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Deep fake videos, imploding watermelons, and sautéed spiders: a taste of National Science Week
2020 program goes virtual, DIY and well-spaced, accessible across the country 15 to 23 August – start scheduling stories now! Workshops on conserving endangered honeyeaters, lessons in making …
VIC: Possible Impossibles
Media release from Victoria's National Science Week coordinating committee The boundary between the probable and improbable blurs when National Science Week Victoria 2020 unleashes Possible …
National Science Week – Top tips for Twitter: getting started
By Tanya Ha @Ha_Tanya, Director of Engagement at Science in Public Here are some Twitter tips we prepared for the Inspiring Australia community. We thought they might be useful for National Science …
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Innovative projects to help Australians celebrate science
Media release from The Hon Karen Andrews MP, Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Forensic science, ocean sustainability and pop-up health lab projects are among those being funded by …
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Searching for insight? Maybe get into nature
Early results from Australia-wide experiment suggest being outdoors can be a good way to trigger “aha” moments. People are most likely to have a sudden bright idea when out in the bush – or lying …
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National challenge seeks to get inside your head
Researchers set up Australia-wide experiment to explore why and when the pennies drop. Scientists want to know the things that make you go “aha!”. Throughout August, researchers from the …
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Aussie citizen scientists unite to help the Great Barrier Reef
Citizen scientists from around Australia are helping scientists and reef managers get a much better picture of the health of the Great Barrier Reef. So far, they have looked at over 2.7 million points …
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Merlot-making microbes, health tech, hangry, fifty shades of cray, and more
Tuesday 14 August 2018 Highlights from day four of National Science Week 347 events and exhibitions, 20 online activities, and dozens of great stories and talent. National and international talent, …
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