Take a virtual underwater tour of the Great Spider Crab aggregation, without getting wet. Every winter, in the heart of Nairm (Port Phillip Bay) and parts of the Great Southern Reef, a truly amazing natural phenomenon takes place: the gathering of thousands and thousands of Great Spider Crabs. Snorkellers and divers from around Australia brave…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Can AI Connect us to Country?
During every AFL match, Adnyamathanha and Narungga man Adam Goodes’ movements were tracked by a global satellite network and a small device on his back. His phenomenal spatial awareness and ability to see and predict patterns with time and space is derived from his deep connection to Country. Ngapulara Ngarngarnyi Wirra is an immersive installation…
See Through Science
A fun, family friendly and free community event to celebrate science. Working with this year’s theme, Glass: More than meets the eye (and some grant funding support) Open Hearted Learning and friends, will present engagement and entertainment in the form of hands-on investigations that cover physics, chemistry, biology and space. We hope to foster a…
Fascinating Flows for the Future Low Flow Device Viewing and QR Site: Byethorne Park
While dams and watercourse diversions are crucial for our livelihoods, they change the pattern of water flow in our catchments. This leaves many habitats devoid of flow at critical times of the year and, over time, has contributed to a serious deterioration in catchment health. The Flows for the Future Program is working to restore more natural…
Live tour of the world’s most advanced research aquaria facility – AIMS’ National Sea Simulator
Mad about marine science? Fascinated by your fish tank? Join us for a behind-the scenes tour of the world’s most advanced research aquaria facility – the AIMS National Sea Simulator. This National Science Week, find out what makes SeaSim a super-tool in coral reef science. Discover some of the great strides we are making in…
Amazing Spider Crabs of Nairm Art Competition
To celebrate the launch of Remember The Wild’s new 360° underwater virtual tour Amazing Spider Crabs of Nairm we’re holding an art competition. Take the tour, then let the incredible spectacle inspire you to create! Draw, paint, sculpt, build, compose… you choose the medium. Take the virtual tour. Create a work of art in your chosen medium,…
Teddy Bears Picnic & Ballet
A morning of Stories STEM learning, dance and dreaming with your eyes open: bring along your teddy or favourite soft toy dress up hear stories dance and move Bring your own picnic lunch to enjoy. Healthy snacks provided. Book & Science Week @ your Library, 22 – 26 August. All events are free and no…
Young Tassie Scientists at Invermay Primary School
Young Tassie Scientists are early career researchers who are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities in Tasmanian schools during National Science Week. The Young Tassie Scientists on this school visit are: Anuk Kruawan – Devil Whisperer (Immunologist) Madeleine Taylor – Working with Miniscule Magnets (Chemist) James Brady – Stress Buster!…
Young Tassie Scientists at St Thomas Catholic School
Young Tassie Scientists are early career researchers who are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities in Tasmanian schools during National Science Week. The Young Tassie Scientists on this school visit are: Anuk Kruawan – Devil Whisperer (Immunologist) Madeleine Taylor – Working with Miniscule Magnets (Chemist) James Brady – Stress Buster!…
Young Tassie Scientists at St Finn Barrs Catholic School
Young Tassie Scientists are early career researchers who are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities in Tasmanian schools during National Science Week. The Young Tassie Scientists on this school visit are: Anuk Kruawan – Devil Whisperer (Immunologist) Madeleine Taylor – Working with Miniscule Magnets (Chemist) James Brady – Stress Buster!…