Make microscopic discoveries with MyScope Explore. Take up our challenge for the chance to win a Foldscope – a fully functional origami microscope. Two challenges are aimed at Years 4-8 and 9-12. You can submit your answers using the online forms on our website. There are twenty prizes on offer for the best entries. The…
Topic: Environment and Nature
The Big Biofilm Hunt
Have you ever realised that we are surrounded by millions of microbes, such as bacteria and viruses? Do you know the difference between them? Are they our friends or foes? And how do they live and survive our best medical care? Microbes are known to form communities and excrete a slime that protects them from…
Fungi Fanatics
Exciting life journeys of those who are making a career of science. Todd F. Elliott is a naturalist, award winning photographer, author, and Biologist. He is currently doing graduate research at the University of New England, where he is researching the ecological implications of vertebrate dispersal of fungi. His past research projects have taken him…
Kids Code the Climate
A day of hands-on practical coding activities focusing on creating solutions to tackle real climate issues. Local primary school students (Year 5 and 6) and teachers will be invited to Somerville Secondary College to work with Year 7 and 8 students and teachers from both Science and Technology Learning Areas in an Enrichment Day that…
NFSA Live: Honeyland
In partnership with National Science Week ACT, the NFSA presents the beautiful story of Hatidze Muratova and her fight to save the bees and restore the natural balance. Nestled in an isolated mountain region deep within the Balkans, Hatidze is the last in a long line of Macedonian wild beekeepers. Her peaceful existence is thrown…
Time For Tech – Science Week in Schools 2021
TIME FOR TECH! STEM is the future for food. It’s never been more important to be knowledgeable on what makes food technology tick, from sustainable agriculture to innovation to biosecurity. Time for Tech explores how the more we know about food science and technology, the more we can solve problems in everyday life. Celebrating the National…
Time For Tech – Science Week in Schools 2021
TIME FOR TECH! STEM is the future for food. It’s never been more important to be knowledgeable on what makes food technology tick, from sustainable agriculture to innovation to biosecurity. Time for Tech explores how the more we know about food science and technology, the more we can solve problems in everyday life. Celebrating the National…
Time For Tech – Science Week in Schools 2021
TIME FOR TECH! STEM is the future for food. It’s never been more important to be knowledgeable on what makes food technology tick, from sustainable agriculture to innovation to biosecurity. Time for Tech explores how the more we know about food science and technology, the more we can solve problems in everyday life. Celebrating the National…
Canberra’s event for Plant Science Safeguarding Our Future Food Security – ASPS events
The Australian Society of Plant Scientists is organising events on theme of “Plant Science Safeguarding our Future Food Security”. Talks at CSIRO Discovery 18 August, 10-11am Several short, fun and engaging talks presented by CSIRO scientists explaining the pivotal role plant scientists and agriculturists play in feeding and clothing us all. They will explain how…
Time For Tech – Science Week in Schools 2021
TIME FOR TECH! STEM is the future for food. It’s never been more important to be knowledgeable on what makes food technology tick, from sustainable agriculture to innovation to biosecurity. Time for Tech explores how the more we know about food science and technology, the more we can solve problems in everyday life. Celebrating the National…