Humankind has always looked to the sky to gain a sense of identity. Today, the advancement of astronomical knowledge relies on large investments to build dedicated infrastructure. Traditionally telescopes have been used to observe the space looking at electromagnetic waves. More recently gravitational wave detectors have been built in the USA, LIGO, and in Italy, VIRGO, and…
Topic: Space and Astronomy
Astronomy Cathedrals – from Nuraghes to the Einstein Telescope
Humankind has always looked to the sky to gain a sense of identity. Today, the advancement of astronomical knowledge relies on large investments to build dedicated infrastructure. Traditionally telescopes have been used to observe the space looking at electromagnetic waves. More recently gravitational wave detectors have been built in the USA, LIGO, and in Italy, VIRGO, and…
Astronomy Cathedrals – from Nuraghes to the Einstein Telescope
Humankind has always looked to the sky to gain a sense of identity. Today, the advancement of astronomical knowledge relies on large investments to build dedicated infrastructure. Traditionally telescopes have been used to observe the space looking at electromagnetic waves. More recently gravitational wave detectors have been built in the USA, LIGO, and in Italy, VIRGO, and…
Karratha Senior High School Science Fair
This is a community event organised by Karratha Senior High School Science Department. It will have primary schools, industry stakeholders such as Rio Tinto, Woodside as well as educational organisations such as Scitech and ESWA. The event will also showcase work displayed by STARS and Clontarf students on First Nations contributions to science innovations. There…
Getting into Science
Engaging with young learners in our Early Learning Centre to engage with learning zones throughout the centre, including microscopes, magnifying glasses to investigate and experiments as our focus sessions delivering to young people.
Science in the Swamp
Celebrate National Science Week with free family fun at Centennial Park. Science in the Swamp returns to Loch Avenue South packed with science, fun and discovery. Engage in hands-on experiments, get up close with native animals and meet real life scientists including geologists, zoologists, mathematicians and marine biologists. Say hello to Ginger the life-size dinosaur,…
Science in the Scrub
Celebrate National Science Week with free family fun at Western Sydney Parklands. Science in the Scrub returns to Lizard Log packed with science, fun and discovery. Engage in hands-on experiments, get up close with native animals and meet real life scientists including geologists, zoologists, physicists and marine biologists. Say hello to Ginger the life-size dinosaur,…
Endless Universe with Jenna Robertson
Music and philosophy meet astrophysics in this live immersive fulldome performance. How long will Earth and the Milky Way galaxy provide conditions for human life? What cosmic endings and new beginnings await us? And how do we make sense of all of this? Endless Universe, performed by Jenna Robertson, explores cosmic sustainability through an entirely…
Sunny Science & Satellites
Desert Knowledge Australia is excited to announce an event on 16 August designed for a younger age group and their parents. The event aims to increase awareness and understanding of solar panel technologies and satellite ground station technologies, with a particular focus on inspiring and encouraging students to pursue STEM fields. During the event, keynote…
Meet Einstein – Preschool Storytime & Experiments
Families are invited to the Campaspe Library for a special Science Storytime that includes hands-on experiments. The session will be facilitated by TwistED Science, an Echuca-based business that brings science to life with engaging, informative and interesting sessions that appeal to children of all ages that encourage the love of learning – as well as having…