Join us at Penrith Library this National Science Week for a fascinating talk with Dr. Nisha Duggan from the University of Sydney. Dr. Duggan will be discussing how plant and animal substances can be used to treat and support human health, and specifically her research on the treatment options funnel-web spiders offer stroke patients. This…
Topic: Health and Medical
Pechakucha
PechaKucha is a free online and offline global storytelling platform that celebrates people, passion, and creative thought. Our users share ideas and connect with others visually, concisely and memorably. We are redefining authentic human connectivity through inclusive social engagement and technology. The PechaKucha 20×20 presentation format is a slide show of 20 images, each auto-advancing…
Australian Animals: Saving us and saving them
Australia is home to a variety of unique flora and fauna. From fluffy marsupials to deadly spiders, Australia has it all. So how do we protect our diverse creatures and ensure their survival? And could this wide array of species hold any clues for human health? Our researchers are investigating. Dr Carolyn Hogg works to…
Creation Creation
How did we get here? Are aliens real? And is it possible to lick your elbow? Based on interviews with members of the community aged between 8 – 102, Creation Creation is a comedy about life’s biggest mysteries. Two fearless creators will step onto the stage and attempt to unravel the mysteries of the universe using whatever…
HMRI’s Poo Palace
The Poo Palace is a giant inflatable with tunnels and slides that re-creates the human digestive system. Children and adults will be able to experience the journey food takes along the digestive tract. The Poo Palace journey starts with children entering a ‘giant mouth’. Next they slide through a tunnel representing the oesophagus and into…
UV Awareness!
Sorry Hillary but I can’t publish an in-person event without a street address. If you could write a short article about the project I could put that on the news feed. That would need an image too (landscape orientation). Geoff Crane, Manager, National Science Week Cancer Council NT(CCNT) provides support, prevention education and advocacy for…
Print and Host your own Cancer-Themed Augmented Reality Art Gallery
Cancer is a complex disease and one of society’s largest medical challenges. While there are reliable cancer educational materials available, often these are presented as hard facts and through walls of written text. Nor surprisingly, this style of communication isn’t appealing or accessible to broad chunks of the community. To address this, Excite Science has…
Immersive Mindfulness: can real life compare with digital worlds?
Immersive technologies and virtual worlds have long been a fixture of science fiction; it conjures up memories of books and movies where all of humanity are living life remotely or via surrogate robots. But what digital world would you create to enhance contemplative experiences? Guided meditations in virtual nature environments are being used to aid…
Science Gallery Melbourne – SWARM
Part exhibition, part experiment, SWARM uncovers the very essence of collective behaviour and questions what drives us to be social. From nanobots to native bees, superorganisms to social media, is it better to be part of a pack or go it alone? There are more of us now than ever before – 7.9 billion people…
Tech Talks: Inspiring Women in Science
Please join us at the Adelaide City Library for our ever popular Tech Talk series! Held in partnership with the Australian Institute of Machine Learning (AIML), this month’s theme is ‘Inspiring Women in Science’. This powerful panel session will bring together four inspiring women from different science fields to share their journeys, perspectives and examine the…