Join Liana Theodoridis from La Trobe University for her interview: Can chloroquine be used against COVID-19? “Donald Trump reportedly took hydroxychloroquine to ward off COVID-19. Is that wise?” This is how the article published by honours student Liana Theodoridis and Dr Teresa Caravalho (Head of the Molecular Parasitology Laboratory at La Trobe University) in The Conversation…
Topic: Agriculture
Webinar: Soil Health Underpins Sustainability and Profitability
Check out this snapshot from three of TIA’s soil scientists working across soil health to help the Tasmanian agriculture industry be more sustainable and profitable. Whether you’re an expert or keen home gardener, this webinar will have something for you: Robert Tegg will discuss what is and why biological soil health is an important and…
Fighting Fake News and Phonies
Science provides enormous value to our community, but, this message is often drowned out by misinformation and negative press. It’s harder than ever to judge fact from fiction as people are faced with an onslaught of information at their fingertips. That’s What I Call Science is on a mission to bring people accurate and engaging…
Great Goodness Challenge
9 GREAT THINGS IN 9 GOOD DAYS The Great Goodness 9 in 9 Challenge is about celebrating all things goodness. e are challenging you and your friends to share 9 great things in the 9 good days days of the Goodness Festival (15 – 23 August) for a chance to win cool prizes and maybe…
A Tour of the Sourdough Library with Karl De Smedt
Meet Sourdough Librarian Karl De Smedt as he tells us the unique story behind the Sourdough Library and its many unique starter cultures. Please make sure you register and get your FREE tickets at our eventbrite page using the link below.
DIY Lactofermentation Workshop with Dr Erin McKenney
Join us on this DIY online workshop and ferment your favorite veggies, from your own kitchen. This National Science Week, Dr Erin McKenney will take us on a journey of the brief history and the science behind lactic acid fermentation, while helping you set up your own ferments. Please make sure your register and get…
Baking Art Workshop with Morgan Clemenston
Join us for a Workshop on Baking art and learn how to turn your sourdough into a canvas with expert baker Morgan Clemenston Please make sure you register and get your FREE tickets at our eventbrite page using the link below. About the speaker: Morgan is a passionate Australian born Baker who has spent the…
Start it Off- a public science experiment
Ever wanted to make a sourdough starter? And contribute to a public science experiment? This National Science Week, we have teamed up with the awesome scientists at The Public Science Lab in North Carolina State University to bring you the ‘Start it Off’ event. The aim is to make a sourdough starter and contribute data…
Flying Scientists Workshop – Happy Valley State School
Students from Happy Valley State School will participate in two Flying Scientists activity sessions. Year 6 students will participate in a video conference workshop session with Flying Scientist Dr Derek Long. In this workshop students will identify how water quality relates to plant growth using examples from Dr Long’s research. Year 1 students will also…
The University of Newcastle’s 2020 Science in Practice
Held in August each year, Science in Practice is a one-day event hosted by the Faculty of Science to coincide with Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology, National Science Week. Developed and led by our world-class experts, we’ll be offering a FREE online experience this year, delivering a virtual day of exciting, interactive activities and presentations for the whole…