Due to popular demand, this event is now booked out. Please stay up to date via Museums Victoria’s social media channels and e-news for the latest updates. Join the Scienceworks crew online for an interactive exploration of perception. Tue 18 Aug | Free | 5.00–5.45pm or 7.30–8.15pm The Scienceworks crew are coming to you…
Topic: Innovation and Technology
Innovation at Sea – Submarines
Who thought a tin can underwater was a good idea? This answer will make you marvel at the strange evolution of innovation. Submarines… This episode will examine the evolution of submarines and how they have changed the course of history. How a machine born in war has the potential to provide us the answers to…
Innovation at Sea – Medicine
A sea sponge can live to HOW OLD?? You can do WHAT with a sea snail?? These answers will amaze you. Medicine… a lot of medical innovation has relied upon discoveries from terrestrial nature (on the land). But what mysterious and incredible medical innovation can be found in the sea? This episode will show how early…
Innovation at Sea – SCUBA
Who ever thought breathing under water was a good idea? And how did the world wars actually help the evolution of SCUBA equipment. These answers will inspire you. SCUBA and underwater exploration have come a long way. From holding our breath to being able to freely breath under water, how has this technology evolved throughout society,…
Innovation at Sea – Marine Conservation
When did humanity start to care about the Ocean’s? The answer might surprise you. We know more about the surface of the Moon than we do about the bottom of the ocean. This episode will discuss how humanity has evolved over the centuries from being uncaring uses of the ocean, to the world joining together…
GPlates x Digital Directory: re-linking people with earth system science in an opportune moment of pause
COVID-19 has stimulated both major behavioural change during lockdown; and new thoughts, experiments and even dreams as many of our human-created systems have come to a raging halt. As the traffic dims, we have the opportunity to ‘remind ourselves that we are embedded in a more-than-human world — and have some fun along the way…
Meet the Marine Machines of the Great Southern
Explore the technology and gadgets used in the Great Southern to survey our underwater world. Venture behind-the-scenes with UWA, State Government, Southern Ports Albany and marine science professionals to see how they survey ocean conditions, coastal processes, port infrastructure and marine wildlife.
Towards Zero Emission – CRCs Perspective
Although the year 2020 brought us COVID-19, social distancing, quarantines and shock to the economy, it is even more important that we focus on the strengths of our country. This year also brings us an important milestone for Australian research, science and innovation, the 30th Anniversary of the Cooperative Research Centres Program. Innovate Australia, in…
Above and below the seas – where will your naval shipbuilding career take you?
During National Science Week join us to learn about the science and technology behind ships and submarines, and the awesome opportunities available to you to be part of building Australia’s shipbuilding future. Questacon will take us through everything you’ve ever wanted to know – how does a ship float? How does a submarine stay underwater?…
Online Junior Science Workshop
Do you know a budding scientist aged 5-12 years old? Would they like to take part in a FREE*, live online science workshop from the comfort of their home? As part of this year’s virtual Science in Practice event, presenters from The University of Newcastle’s SMART Program will lead junior scientists through a series of…