In this activity, we take a mathematical spin on tangling and untangling. We will consider a situation where we have two ropes and apply two possible operations: a twist and a turn. In this simple setup, we can create deceivingly complex tangles, but can we untangle them using the same two operations? We will answer…
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Guided Tour of the South Australian Seed Conservation Centre
Do you have a passion for conservation and plants? This National Science Week, we are inviting tertiary students and people interested in pursuing plant conservation careers to join South Australia’s Seed Conservation Centre team for a guided tour. Head to beautiful Adelaide Botanic Garden where you will explore the Threatened Seed Orchard, the seed bank and its…
Kids in the Garden
Join us as we run age appropriate sessions for children to learn how food grows in the garden and comes to their plate. There will be opportunities for hands-on experiential learning for all ages, including discovering our community garden, learning about different cultures food and regular used herbs for cooking. Primary school aged children will also make…
Stepping Stone Klemzig Childcare – Meet the Scientist
A scientist will visit Stepping Stone and explain what science is and what they do, then show some science-y things (tubes, pipettes etc) and do some simple experiments. Two sessions will be held: one with the nursery and toddler age bracket and one with pre-kindy and kindy age bracket. A few different age-appropriate interactive demonstrations…
Science Puzzles at Coburn Primary School
The Vet (teacher) has locked himself accidentally in his cabinet while consulting an elephant patient (elephant mascot) with a terrible mouth hygiene and a sore tooth. He wants to make elephant toothpaste to help the elephant, but he needs to find all the ingredients. He stored them safely, but he cannot remember where. He needs…
Eureka Talks Series: Science in the Age of Fake News
In the third Eureka Talk, join us for a thought-provoking discussion on the challenges of science communication in the age of fake news. Hosted by Australian Museum Eureka Prize founder, Robyn Williams AO, this panel discussion will explore how science and fiction can be separated and whether science is being weaponised. Our panellists include Eureka…
Talk: John Tebbutt’s Telescope – its remarkable heritage and legacy
Fred Watson, Australia’s Astronomer-at-Large, will present a fascinating talk on John Tebbutt’s historic telescope, the company that made it, and his connection with both. On 20 May 1886, the Astronomer of Windsor John Tebbutt, took delivery of his largest telescope, which is still in place at his observatory today. Bought second-hand, it is a fine…
Bite-Sized Science – How to tell if a stick can walk? The hidden world of stick insects
Sometimes a stick isn’t just a stick! What are stick insects? Despite resourcefully using ants to raise their babies, mimicking scorpions to scare predators and incredible camouflage, stick insect’s history is full of close calls with extinction. Learn more about these tricky and sticky insects and how can you spot them in your own backyard….
Black Holes: Journey into the unknown with Dr Tanya Hill
Black Holes are the opposite of existence, a fact which garners intense curiosity and intrigue. This film narrated by Geoffrey Rush and screened in the darkness of the Neversphere brings the galactic phenomenon to life in vivid detail. Witness all that is extreme and fascinating about black holes and, after the show, hear from Melbourne…
Beyond the Screen – Immersive virtual experiences of the future
You don’t need to be a billionaire to become a space tourist. You don’t need a time machine to speed across 22nd-century landscapes ravaged by climate-change. You don’t have to expose yourself to radiation to witness the lived experience of those that faced nuclear disaster. Embark on a trip to the future where interactive VR…