Learn how understanding the evolution of the brain and the importance of reconnection can change the whole world. Professor Ronika Power will be in conversation with cognitive neuroscientist Dr Mark Williams about his new book The Connected Species. Attendees on the night have the chance to win a signed copy of the book. Book Summary…
Topic: Health and Medical
Dr Karl and Friends: Innovation and Beyond
There’s a buzz this National Science Week as Dr Karl Kruszelnicki and friends join forces, live on stage at Sydney Town Hall. Take a ride with Dr Karl through the past 100 years of the greatest scientific discoveries and innovations that changed our lives forever. Today’s thinkers will do the same, but how? Dr Karl…
Your Gut Microbiome
Believe it or not, you are more microbe than human. Microbes outnumber your human cells by 10 to 1 and the genes encoded by these microbes outnumber their human host’s genes by more than 100 times – this is called your gut microbiome. The human gut microbiome and its role in both health and disease…
Psychedelics: From ‘Magic’ to Medicinal
Could psychedelics unlock the answers to managing complex mental health issues? Once associated with cults and hippies, psychedelics are now becoming an evidence-based treatment for psychiatric disorders. In Australia there are psychedelic trials taking place and come July, psilocybin and MDMA will be available for prescription by authorised psychiatrists for the first time. This is…
Healthy Forests = Healthy Us Family Activity Day
What do trees have to do with the physical and mental health of humans? Come together to celebrate forest and human health, experience and learn about ways of how healing country heals ourselves, and vice versa. Details and online registration for workshops to be announced. Sunshine Coast organisations will bring the intersecting sciences of human…
Menzies Little Scientists
The Menzies-Ramaciotti Centre will be collaborating with Charles Darwin University to hold the Menzies Little Scientists activity as part of the Bite of Science event. The activity will provide budding young scientists the opportunity to participate in hands on activities to understand and visualise the scientific world of little things. The Menzies Little Scientists activities will…
Stepping Stone Klemzig Childcare – Meet the Scientist
A scientist will visit Stepping Stone and explain what science is and what they do, then show some science-y things (tubes, pipettes etc) and do some simple experiments. Two sessions will be held: one with the nursery and toddler age bracket and one with pre-kindy and kindy age bracket. A few different age-appropriate interactive demonstrations…
Eureka Talks Series: Science in the Age of Fake News
In the third Eureka Talk, join us for a thought-provoking discussion on the challenges of science communication in the age of fake news. Hosted by Australian Museum Eureka Prize founder, Robyn Williams AO, this panel discussion will explore how science and fiction can be separated and whether science is being weaponised. Our panellists include Eureka…
Soapbox Science Melbourne
Soapbox Science Melbourne is back for 2023. As part of National Science Week with the theme of Innovation: Powering Future Industries, Soapbox Science is back this year and our team is super excited to invite you to our event on Friday 18 August at 2-5pm. Check out the event recap from 2022. Organized by STEM…
World Science Festival Queensland Ipswich Open Day
World Science Festival Queensland is returning to Ipswich this August. Come join the celebration as The Workshops Rail Museum once again becomes a STEM playground with immersive and family-friendly events for everyone to enjoy. Explore a transport wonderland for hands-on science fun – launch a rocket, step into a new world with Professor Tech’s virtual…