There’s much to be gained from recycling organic wastes. While gardeners appreciate them in the veggie patch, at the global scale, compost has the power to boost food production and mitigate climate change. The ancient technology of composting uses microbes to convert diverse organic wastes into more stable organic matter. Used with scientific precision in…
Topic: Environment and Nature
The new sciences of sex and reproduction | Challis lecture in Philosophy
The School of Humanities at the University of Sydney will be joined by the ABC’s Big Ideas for this public lecture. Paul E. Griffiths, Challis Professor of Philosophy in the School of Humanities Luara Ferracioli, Associate Professor of Philosophy in the School of Humanities Hosted by Natasha Mitchell, ABC Radio National’s Big Ideas
ODVC-RF Staffroom Science Quiz
Injecting some zest for science into the departmental office’s days.
Earth Science Workshop
The Earth Science Workshop is for 15 children, their parents and volunteers. Interactive workshops Building simple circuits, solar power and wind energy Eco-crafts, engaging crafts such as make DIY bird feeders and create art work using natural materials Creating a mini-compost bin Planting vegetables and flowers in small pots Learning in a fun and interactive…
Connecting for Climate Action in Tasmania
Explore Tasmania’s new Climate Action Plan and join our experts to discuss its community rollout, alignment with global climate change communication strategies, and the active involvement of young people. This National Science Week event is brought to you by the Australian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society and the University of Tasmania.
Science at the Local Library – Empowering Communities
Join us at Penrith Library this National Science Week for an inspiring session with Dr Ricky Spencer. Dr Spencer is an Associate Professor of Ecology at Western Sydney University and will talk about the benefits of citizen science as a pathway to nature exploration and how you too can become an agent of environmental stewardship….
Elemental Energies – Earth Element
Developing from the Innovation: Powering Future Industries theme for National Science Week, our project involves a series of hands on workshops for children and adults, learning how to use energy from the Earth’s elements. Earth – Biosphere Bush Mindfulness Journey Join us for an on-country excursion in the Fitzgerald Biosphere to learn about the importance…
Elemental Energies – Water Element
Developing from the Innovation: Powering Future Industries theme for National Science Week, our project involves a series of hands on workshops for children and adults, learning how to use energy from the Earth’s elements. This workshop during National Science Week will capture harnessing different elements to create a source of energy. Water Create a hydroelectric…
Elemental Energies – Fire Element
Developing from the Innovation: Powering Future Industries theme for National Science Week, our project involves a series of hands on workshops for children and adults, learning how to use energy from the Earth’s elements. This workshop during National Science Week will capture harnessing different elements to create a source of energy. Fire/Sun Create a solar…
Elemental Energies – Air Element
Developing from the Innovation: Powering Future Industries theme for National Science Week, our project involves a series of hands on workshops for children and adults, learning how to use energy from the Earth’s elements. This workshop during National Science Week will capture harnessing different elements to create a source of energy. Air/Wind Create a mini…