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A farm under Sydney; orchids ‘liked’ to death; and sea cucumbers save Groote Eylandt – Science Week is coming
The national festival that reaches more than 3 million people through more than 2,500 events is back from 15 to 23 August. There will be stories for every round including food, arts and books, future of farming, sport, disabilities, education, and science. More than 1,300 events and activities have registered already at ScienceWeek.net.au/events. Look for…
Orchids ‘liked’ to death; garden labs; 60 years of health research in a vintage caravan
Dozens of Science Week stories around Western Australia: More on these highlights below. National Science Week in Western Australia is coordinated by Inspiring Western Australia. Visit their website: inspiringwa.org.au. For general National Science Week media enquiries, contact scienceweek@scienceinpublic.com.au. The fleet of caravans that transformed chronic disease – Busselton In 1966 a small fleet of caravans…
Champagne science; the art of adaptation; quantum physics in a graphic novel
Dozens of Science Week stories around Victoria: More on these highlights below. National Science Week in Victoria is coordinated by Inspiring Victoria. Visit their website: www.rsv.org.au/inspiring-victoria. For general National Science Week media enquiries, contact scienceweek@scienceinpublic.com.au. Quantum physics and life collide in The Friendship Paradox – Brunswick East In The Friendship Paradox(Allen & Unwin 2026) scientist-turned-artist…
Psychedelics; beer science; The Clitoral Chronicles; Aussie flower power
Dozens of Science Week stories aroundTassie: More on these highlights below. National Science Week in Tasmania is coordinated by Inspiring Tasmania. Visit their website: inspiringtas.org.au . For general National Science Week media enquiries, contact scienceweek@scienceinpublic.com.au . Psychedelics reshaping mental health care – Hobart How medical mushrooms, LSD, MDMA and other once-taboo substances are reshaping mental…
Ocean love and fear; smartphone astrophotography; bubble science; and a little fish on the big screen
Dozens of Science Week stories around South Australia: More on these highlights below. National Science Week in South Australia is coordinated by Inspiring South Australia. Visit their website: inspiringsa.org.au. For general National Science Week media enquiries, contact scienceweek@scienceinpublic.com.au. Robot challenges, Aussie wildlife, and Nitro Nat at Science Alive! – Wayville These are just some of…
Planetarium pop-rock concert; super-fast planes; Aussie Moon rover; and a VR tour of rugby players’ brains
Dozens of Science Week stories around Queensland: More on these highlights below. National Science Week in Queensland is coordinated by Inspiring Australia Queensland. Visit their website: inspiringqld.com.au. For general National Science Week media enquiries, contact scienceweek@scienceinpublic.com.au. Building Australia’s Moon rover and other Queensland innovation stories – Hamilton Microplastics researcher Dr Cassandra Rauert and the robotics…
