2020 Einstein Lecture Less than two decades ago, wondering whether other stars really did host planets was a matter for science fiction writers rather than scientists. Today, we’ve gone from complete ignorance, to a treasure trove of ‘exoplanets’– different sized planets that orbit around other stars – thanks to innovation, persistence, and meticulous measurement. But…
Topic: Space and Astronomy
The World According to Physics
Jim Al-Khalili’s new book, The World According to Physics, is his love letter to the subject he has spent most of his life thinking about. Physics is a key part of the human quest to understand the world. In this talk, he shares with us his account of what physics has achieved. Taking us on…
Royal Society of NSW presentation: The Periodic Table: ‘… a medley of haphazard facts falling into line and order’
The ancients had isolated and named around thirteen substances, mostly metals, not necessarily realising they were unique, chemically-indivisible ‘elements’. With the discovery of Oganesson (118 Og) we have completed the seventh row of the modern periodic table. In between, the science of Chemistry has been built on the discovery and manipulation of more and more…
Girls Day Out in STEM 2020 Online
Designed for girls aged 10 – 14 years, Eureka Explorers and CSU have partnered to create a fun, carnival like day full of interactive learning experiences online with industry leaders in STEM. There is something for everyone in all four STEM areas in chemistry, paramedicine, environmental science, music x IT, drones, apps, artificial intelligence (AI),…
Science Cafe 2020
Inspire your Year 10 students to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering, and/or mathematics. Science Café provides students with the unique opportunity to speak one-on-one with STEM professionals from a variety of backgrounds to gain practical knowledge about careers in STEM. In the afternoon, students will then gain insight into the pathways for pursuing…
The Biggest Science Experiement
The Biggest Science Experiment (BSE) is a community-based science project created to bring people together to think, talk and get involved in doing science and become a more science savvy community. The pandemic brought many challenges to the project one of them being unable to have a live Expo. But we have persevered and have decided…
Canberra Science Treasure Hunt
Explore Canberra’s historic and modern connections with Canberra treasure hunt. You and your team will solve riddles that will take you to different suburbs in Canberra, uncovering hidden historic sites, contemporary art, and colourful local characters. Join the hunt and discover the city’s hidden gems.
Science Pub Trivia – At home
Science Pub Trivia is on again in 2020- but this time, you can play along at home. Get your team together and tune in on Facebook Live for this entertaining evening: questions will cover all areas of the scientific world, the latest tech and pop culture too! There’ll be questions for everyone.
STEM Fest
A whole school tabloid day of STEM activities. Fun hands on STEM activities from Pre-primary through to Year 6, including a science show at the start of the day.
SEVEN SIBLINGS FROM THE FUTURE: Exhibition at MOD.
The year is 2050. In southern Australia there is a plot of land known as Eucalara. Eucalara is already feeling the impact of climate change. Climate refugees started arriving decades ago, invasive species are on the move, and water is an increasingly precious resource. Amongst all this are seven siblings. The siblings have inherited this…