Could you imagine a future where all light hitting our buildings, clothes and cars is transformed into renewable energy? A future where light powers our world. Join Dr Chris Hall and learn about exciton science, and all the possibilities for transforming light into energy and energy into light. Dr Hall is a part of the…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Avoiding Disaster: Can science protect us from bushfires?
Bushfires are becoming a regular feature of Australian summers. Fire seasons are becoming longer and starting earlier, and high severity fires are occurring more frequently and often in unexpected places. However, with all the recent rain and floods in Australia, do we need to be worried about the upcoming bushfire season? Bushfire scientists try to…
Spotlight Night
Come for a leisurely circuit track walk along the 800 metre Spotted Gum trail to observe the nocturnal animals that inhabit this section of bush in Springfield Lakes. We hope to see possums, Tawny Frog Mouths & some Squirrel Gliders that have taken up residence in one of the special rear entry glider boxes. BYO…
Soil Science
The science of soil is important to everything we do. Much of what we eat and wear is produced from the soil. We are in great need of caring for our soil as the great resource that it is. We are running an event for children, then one for adults. Both are themed “The Science…
Soil Science
The science of soil is important to everything we do. Much of what we eat and wear is produced from the soil. We are in great need of caring for our soil as the great resource that it is. We are running an event for children, then one for adults. Both are themed “The Science…
Soil Science
The science of soil is important to everything we do. Much of what we eat and wear is produced from the soil. We are in great need of caring for our soil as the great resource that it is. We are running an event for children, then one for adults. Both are themed “The Science…
Soil Science
The science of soil is important to everything we do. Much of what we eat and wear is produced from the soil. We are in great need of caring for our soil as the great resource that it is. We are running an event for children, then one for adults. Both are themed “The Science…
Streetwise Seascape
Art and science collide in this stunning animation that brings the ocean to life. The sea and what lies beneath it, is a place of intrigue, science, and part of our cultural imagination. In this animation, the mysteries of the sea are brought to life as we showcase the ocean floor along the east coast…
Busy Bees: A children’s activity afternoon
Join us at the Chau Chak Wing Museum for free activities for busy bees aged 5 to 12 as we celebrate National Science Week. Did you know that: Bees have five eyes? Have existed for 30 million years? Use pheromones to communicate with each other? Join us for a fun-filled afternoon with arts and crafts,…
Rainbows in Science
Rainbows in Science: LGBTQIA+ science event Keen for an evening of rainbow science, meeting LGBTQ+ scientists from ANU and beyond, and free food? Young, emerging and aspiring LGBTQ+ scientists (16 – 25yrs) are invited to an evening of colourful STEMonstrations from a variety of science disciplines (earth sciences, environmental sciences, biology, physics, and medicine), followed…