The ARC Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems (EQUS) is running a quantum-themed art competition. Visual, audio, written—any kind of art is welcome, as long as it connects with the weird and wonderful world of quantum. The competition is open from 7 July to 4 August, with the shortlisted entries announced and showcased during…
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Switch your thinking – Preserving the Harvest (Armadale)
Food for Thought explores the science of food and food innovations. But how about stepping back in time and discovering the secrets preserving seasonal harvests? Does your garden produce a bumper crop? How can we take advantage of cheap seasonal produce? This session will cover how to get more out of your fruit and vegetables…
Brain Break – Marist College Canberra
We’re hosting a Brain Break morning tea with scrumptious morsels of science goodness to celebrate science achievement and endeavour. We’ll be getting together to share fun science quizzes, activities and demonstrations over our cuppa. This morning tea is just for us, but you can register to host one for FREE in your own workplace.
Switch your thinking – Solar Cooking (Belmont)
Food for Thought explores the science of food and food innovations. How can we harness the energy from the sun cook and prep our food? We don’t often think about the sun as a power source for cooking, but Ecoburbia uses solar ovens, “cooktops” and solar driers all the time, especially in summer. Come and…
Switch your thinking – Preserving the Harvest (Kwinana)
Food for Thought explores the science of food and food innovations. But how about stepping back in time and discovering the secrets of preserving seasonal harvests? Does your garden produce an all-at-once, bumper crop? And how can we take advantage of cheap, seasonal produce? This session will cover how to get more out of your…
Switch your thinking – Building Community in your Street (Perth City)
Do you know your neighbours? Do you long for the sense of community in your street that you had as a child? Since the COVID19 pandemic, many of us have come to realise just how important our local neighbourhood is during times of crisis. To celebrate National Science Week, come and discover how much science…
Drainpipe Dragsters
In our large Shed 13 at Dock 2, Port Adelaide, participants will be assembling small model vehicles from supplied kits, then racing those vehicles on our multi-lane PVC-pipe dragstrip. The vehicles can be powered from a single AAA cell, or a small solar panel – both options being included in the kits. Participants will take their…
Switch your thinking – Veggie Verge Garden (Byford)
To celebrate National Science Week, come and join Switch your thinking, the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale and Robyn Brown from Waste is my Resource for an evening of science and sustainable gardening. Discover how to get your veggie verge thriving, why this will help keep your street cool in summer and how to fit with…
Switch your thinking – Veggie Verge Garden (Girrawheen)
To celebrate National Science Week 2021, come and join Switch your thinking, the City of Wanneroo and Robyn Brown from Waste is my Resource for a morning of science and sustainable gardening! Discover how to get your veggie verge thriving, why this will help keep your street cool in summer and how to fit with…
Switch your thinking – Solar Cooking (Cannington)
National Science Week 2021, Food for Thought, explores the science of food and food innovations. How can we harness the energy from the sun cook and prep our food? We don’t often think about the sun as a power source for cooking, but Ecoburbia uses solar ovens, “cooktops” and solar driers all the time, especially in…