Bendy Bones

Drink plenty of milk for strong bones parents normally told their child(ren). Calcium makes for strong bones. Did you know our maximum calcium absorption occurs roughly around the age of 25? From there, it gradually weakens resulting in our elderly individuals having fragile frames. Anyone watched the movie Fantastic 4 or The Incredibles. The stretchy…

Tackling Food Waste: a Tasmanian Perspective

Eight percent of global greenhouse gas emissions come from food waste. Food waste in landfill emits methane, a greenhouse gas 25 times more powerful than carbon dioxide. We have the power to reduce these emissions: 50% of food waste/losses in Australia are at the household level, with household food waste in Australia amounting to $10…

Sugary Drinks

Who has a sweet tooth? Participants can create a visual representation of the amount of sugar they consume depending on the drink. Some have more than others. Is there a difference in cordial such as red versus green? With the trend of energy drinks as well, how much sugar is actually in them?

Bundy High RoadShow

Bundaberg State High School students will travel round to nine primary schools in Bundaberg and deliver a fun and interactive show. Our senior science students will do an exciting show with demonstration of chemistry, physics and biology with displays using dry ice, force and friction, conductivity, pressure, and magnetism. Primary students will get the chance…

Our Deadly Science

Australia’s First Nations Peoples have the longest continuing culture on Earth, passing on the lessons of land, sea and sky to future scientists through stories, song and dance. As the 2021 Sydney Science Festival Ambassador, Corey Tutt will deliver a keynote address celebrating the breadth and depth of knowledge of our first scientists – from…

Pandemics – Past, Present and Future

Against the backdrop of the devastating coronavirus – hypothesised as ‘Disease X’ by World Health Organisation epidemiologists long before its arrival – our formidable panel of virus experts will examine learnings from past pandemics and how they have shaped the society we live in today. They will also discuss the ways in which scientists are…

Collingwood College Science Afternoon

Students and families in Year 2 to 8 are invited to join us for an afternoon of hands-on activities exploring the science and technology behind our food. Learn about indigenous food to Australia, create a fishing net, make plastic out of milk, learn how our food waste can be turned into methane for cooking and…

Can’t Meditate? Find other ways to manage your stress

Interest in meditation and mindfulness as ways to reduce stress have exploded in popularity. They are great tools to have in your mental health toolkit. But what if these techniques don’t work for you? For some, trying to control your mind with your mind is a bit like trying to hold on to mist. Join…

Sydney Science Trail

The Sydney Science Trail is back to celebrate National Science Week. The Sydney Science Trail is presented by The Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney, and the Australian Museum. The program, exploring the theme Food: Different by Design, will celebrate food, science, and sustainability through a wide range of activities. Sydney Science Trail: Online returns with an entirely…

Marist Regional College Middle Years Science Fair

All Year 7 and 8 students are completing a science investigation project for the Middle Years Science Fair. Students are in small groups or may be an individual project. Students have 4 to 5 weeks to complete this investigation and are required to complete a portfolio of their project and a display board to show…