Join us for an engaging workshop where we delve into the fascinating world of molecular biology and its applications across various disciplines. You will learn essential techniques such as DNA barcoding for biosecurity, enabling the identification of species crucial for environmental health. Hands-on sessions will cover DNA extraction from insect, DNA amplification using PCR technique,…
Topic: Agriculture
Is Soil Alive?
Is Soil Alive? During Science Week we are enjoying a series of short activities that help us better understand the living and non-living components of soil. This includes using microscopes, testing samples in various ways, investigating minibeasts and fungi, and hearing from an agronomist about their role and how scientists support farmers and graziers in…
Yagoona PS Creating Bird Nesting Boxes
As part of Science Week 2024, Yagoona Public School decided to paint and fit bird nesting boxes around the school to encourage the growth of native bird populations in the area.
Discover the Magic of Photosynthesis!
Do you want to learn more about how plants power life on Earth? Dive into the fascinating world of photosynthesis with the ARC Future Crops Training Centre and meriSTEM education teams! Join us for an exciting self-guided online event where you’ll get hands-on experience with real datasets and uncover the secrets of photosynthesis. This opportunity is perfect…
The Martian Garden
In the next 30 years, missions to the Moon and Mars will explore habitation in new and extreme environments. The Martian Garden will explore how we can create sustainable new ecosystems off-world. Discover how we select and adapt plant and microbial species to survive and thrive. Learn how we’re guiding novel approaches to sustainable ecosystems…
The Martian Garden
In the next 30 years, missions to the Moon and Mars will explore habitation in new and extreme environments. The Martian Garden will explore how we can create sustainable new ecosystems off-world. Discover how we select and adapt plant species to survive and thrive. Learn how we’re guiding novel approaches to sustainable ecosystems here on…
The Martian Garden
In the next 30 years, missions to the Moon and Mars will explore habitation in new and extreme environments. The Martian Garden will explore how we can create sustainable new ecosystems off-world. Discover how we select and adapt plant species to survive and thrive. Learn how we’re guiding novel approaches to sustainable ecosystems on Earth….
The Martian Garden
In the next 30 years, missions to the Moon and Mars will explore habitation in new and extreme environments. The Martian Garden will explore how we can create sustainable new ecosystems off-world. Discover how we select and adapt plant species to survive and thrive. Learn how we’re guiding novel approaches to sustainable ecosystems on Earth….
The Martian Garden
In the next 30 years, missions to the Moon and Mars will explore habitation in new and extreme environments. The Martian Garden will explore how we can create sustainable new ecosystems off-world. Discover how we select and adapt plant species to survive and thrive. Learn how we’re guiding novel approaches to sustainable ecosystems on Earth….
The Martian Garden
In the next 30 years, missions to the Moon and Mars will explore habitation in new and extreme environments. The Martian Garden will explore how we can create sustainable new ecosystems off-world. Discover how we select and adapt plant species to survive and thrive. Learn how we’re guiding novel approaches to sustainable ecosystems on Earth….