Australian space archaeologist Dr Alice Gorman and Gamilaraay astrophysicist Karlie Noon discuss new frontiers of science. From space junk and preservation to the connection between astronomy and cultural heritage and the future of Australians in space. Together they unravel the festival theme trace through the galactic lens. Karlie Noon is a Gamilaraay astrophysicist and mathematician…
Topic: Indigenous Knowledge
Sydney Observatory Late: Sky Connections
Join a night of stargazing, music and talks, presented under the stars at Sydney Observatory. Measure and record weather data, something which has been taking place at Sydney Observatory since 1858, alongside telescope viewings guided by astronomers looking for stars, constellations and beyond. Gamilaraay astrophysicist Karlie Noon and Powerhouse curator Sarah Reeves join ABC meteorologist…
Indigenous Science Experience at Redfern
What can Aboriginal astronomy tell us about the night sky? How is our native flora used in bush medicine? How do Indigenous Australians make axes from stone? What can we learn about sustainable living from 60 000+ years of Indigenous culture? Find out the answers to these questions and more at the Indigenous Science Experience….
Keynote: Nicole Yamase – Pacific Odyssey
Presenting in Australia for the first time for Sydney Science Festival, acclaimed ocean scientist Dr Nicole Yamase, shares her childhood experiences in Micronesia and her lifelong dedication to ocean conservation. Dr Yamase is a community builder, leading the Madau Project which empowers Micronesian youth to re-connect with the navigational heritage that enabled their ancestors to…
Birdlife WA: Walk @ Lake Joondalup Reserve
An educational and interactive walk about the latest research projects that cover bird cognition and behaviour and the impact of environmental changes in their habitat. Yellagonga Regional Park is a nature reserve dominated by a wetland system including Lake Joondalup. The diversity of habitat within the park caters for a variety of waterbirds, bushbirds and…
Birdlife WA: Talk Bird I.D. @ Wanneroo Library
An educational and interactive talk about the latest research projects that cover bird cognition and behaviour and the impact of environmental changes in their habitat. Brendan from Birdlife Australia will deliver a talk about all things birds. You will be surprised what you will learn about these fascinating creatures. Find out about their names, diet,…
Birdlife WA: Talk Bird I.D. @ Yanchep/Two Rocks Library
An educational and interactive talk about the latest research projects that cover bird cognition and behaviour and the impact of environmental changes in their habitat. Brendan from Birdlife Australia will deliver a talk about all things birds. You will be surprised what you will learn about these fascinating creatures. Find out about their names, diet,…
Up Close with Birds of Prey @ Wanneroo Library
What a plume-filled treat! An educational and interactive talk about the latest research projects that cover bird cognition and behaviour and the impact of environmental changes in their habitat. WA Birds of Prey will showcase 5 of their majestic feathered creatures in an interactive presentation. There will be owls, a falcon, and a wedge-tailed eagle….
Kaarakin Black Cockatoos @ Clarkson Library
An educational and interactive talk about the latest research projects that cover bird cognition and behaviour and the impact of environmental changes in their habitat. Kaarakin Black Cockatoo Conservation Centre is the only centre dedicated purely to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of the three threatened and endemic species of black cockatoos that inhabit southwest…
Discovering What Lives in Freshwater Places
Indigenous Rangers from the Arafura Swamp Rangers Aboriginal Corporation (ASRAC) will be joined by freshwater ecologists, to help school students learn about life in their local freshwater systems, and how macroinvertebrates can be studied to understand health of these ecosystems. The ASRAC Rangers will take school-aged kids to the local freshwater wetland to collect samples,…