South Australia is home to a rich fossil heritage, from the earliest big life found anywhere in the world, to the giant wombats and kangaroos that roamed the Adelaide Plains… From the extraordinary predators of the Cambrian oceans, to the plesiosaurs and ichthyosaurs that swam in the Eromanga Sea. But which of them is the…
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Deadly Slime: A choose-your-own-adventure animated experience
Have you ever heard of a biofilm? Our bodies have powerful immune systems. But when bacteria cover themselves in a protective coating of slime called a biofilm, they can quickly evolve into dangerous superbugs. Even with antibiotics, our most powerful weapons, it is difficult to destroy these fortified slime castles. Dive deep into the fascinating…
Brain Break – Diamond Valley College
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.
Brain Break – Sacred Heart Catholic School
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.
A Glimpse Into WEHI Student Life
As part of the University of Melbourne’s Science Festival 2020, the WEHI Student Association (WESA) are hosting a virtual event via Zoom from 4 – 5pm on Wednesday 19 August. This event is a unique opportunity to gain insight into student life at WEHI and to explore the different career opportunities available. Hear about our…
Brain Break – Parkdale Family and Children Centre
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.
What’s Wrong With Ultra-processed Food?
Are you concerned about the nutritional quality of processed foods? Like to learn more about how governments and the corporations that produce these foods are responding to these health concerns? Join the Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Melbourne for an insightful conversation with Associate Professor Gyorgy Scrinis, food politics and…
Reimagining Trust in Science
Recent crises have prompted discussion on ‘Trust in Science’. This raises the question: is science the kind of thing that can be trusted? Is ‘Trust in Science’ the same thing as trusting individual scientists or research organisations, or is it something else? How do we maintain ‘Trust in Science’ while holding a reasonable level of…
Brain Break – Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources
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.
Brain Break – St Joseph’s School Murray Bridge
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.