Around 95 million years ago, dinosaurs roamed Australia. The remains of these dinosaurs are found in abundance near the town of Winton, in outback Queensland, because the surrounding rocks are the right age (Cretaceous), and formed in the right environments (rivers, streams, billabongs), to preserve their bones. The dinosaurs most commonly found here are the…
Month: June 2013
Protecting plants to make your steak
My name is Jimmy Botella and I’m a Professor of Plant Biotechnology at the University of Queensland. In my lab we are studying the way plants defend themselves against pathogens (or ‘germs’ as they are often called). This is important because most of the food you consume either is a plant, or ate plants. This…
NSW Regional Science Grants Anounced
The 2013 NSW Regional Science Grants program is creating a network of enduring local partnerships throughout NSW. Funding of $40 000 has been allocated to nine community partnerships that have each agreed to act as Regional Science Hubs. While each Hub has been funded to deliver specific initiatives during National Science Week 2013 they will continue…
Host a Café Scientifique During National Science Week
Inspiring Australia and the Queensland National Science Week Coordinating Committee will support Queenslanders to host a Café Scientifique during National Science Week. Up to $200 is available for each event. Café Scientifique is a place where anyone can come to explore the latest ideas in science and technology. Cafés Scientifique are held in bars, theatres,…
National Science Week Countdown Begins
There’s just 10 weeks to go until National Science Week in Queensland kicks off with a bang at the 2013 Queensland Museum and Sciencentre launch event. We’ll be serving up wine, chocolate and science in the first of many great Queensland events during National Science Week. You can stay up-to-date with all the fantastic science…
ACT Seed Grants Announced (round 2)
The ACT National Science Week Coordinating Committee is pleased to announce the following individuals and organisations have been successful in securing seed grants to stage events in and around Canberra during National Science Week 2013. Look for details of these events on the calendar soon: ScienceAlert Memes, videos and scientists: how social media has transformed the way…