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DIY Science: Sherbet fizz
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DIY Science: Sherbet fizz

  • By National Office
  • 15 August, 2020

What you need: icing sugar sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) citric acid powder (in the supermarket baking section) lollipops plastic cups What to do: Mix together: - 1 tablespoon icing sugar - 1 ...

National Science Week events on THIS WEEKEND
Science Week News

National Science Week events on THIS WEEKEND

  • By National Office
  • 14 August, 2020

Oh my goodness, it’s happening! WE’RE SO EXCITED!!! There are hundreds of events being hosted around the country over this week, but if you’re keen for some science this weekend, check out some ...

Welcome to National Science Week
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Welcome to National Science Week

  • By National Office
  • 14 August, 2020

National Science Week was officially launched this morning by Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Mrs Karen Andrews MP in an event co-hosted by Questacon and Science and Technology ...

TAS: The Big Schools Guide to Science Week in Tasmania
Schools, State Blogs

TAS: The Big Schools Guide to Science Week in Tasmania

  • By Tasmania
  • 12 August, 2020

Attention teachers, parents, and students: What's on offer in Tassie for schools in 2020? LOTS! Check out our guide and get excited for #scienceweek!  Welcome to National Science Week 2020 - ...

Why you’re living in the greatest era of scientific discovery
Science Week News, State Blogs

Why you’re living in the greatest era of scientific discovery

  • By National Office
  • 12 August, 2020

Forget the AFL, the real heroes of Melbourne are the scientists working hard to advance human health. Take a look inside these cutting-edge research laboratories as we celebrate National Science ...

Carbon Counter
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Carbon Counter

  • By National Office
  • 12 August, 2020

See how much CO2 you could save with just one change to your lifestyle. If you want to do something about climate change but aren’t sure where to start, the ABC Science Carbon Counter can help ...

Future Earth
Science Week News, State Blogs

Future Earth

  • By National Office
  • 11 August, 2020

Is science enough? Just how many sustainability superheroes will it take to save the planet? We are living in an era of change, a new dawn of time where humanity’s impact on earth is more ...

MUP Science Week book pack #2
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MUP Science Week book pack #2

  • By National Office
  • 11 August, 2020

With science week about to start, Melbourne University Publishing has an exciting pack to entice curious minds. To order your pack for $100, email Dominika. In Sentinel Chickens, through personal ...

Strike a pose for the Satellite Selfie
Science Week News, State Blogs

Strike a pose for the Satellite Selfie

  • By National Office
  • 10 August, 2020

Canberrans and Northern Territorians are being encouraged to beam a message to Australia and the globe via space for the world’s largest ever Satellite Selfie. As part of National Science Week, ...

National Science Week in New South Wales
Science Week News, State Blogs

National Science Week in New South Wales

  • By National Office
  • 6 August, 2020

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, National Science Week takes an innovative twist this year, offering a smorgasbord of online events. New South Wales Chief Scientist & Engineer Professor Hugh ...