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Postponed Events in the ACT
Calling all Ken Behrens! Having somewhat recovered from the 'excitement' of a territory-wide lockdown being announced right as the official launch for National Science Week kicked off, we are ...
That’s a Wrap for National Science Week 2021!
As they say, all good things must come to an end. National Science Week 2021 officially* came to a close on Sunday, rounding out an action-packed 9 days of science fun which included an ...
DIY Science: Chocolate Rocks
What you need: chocolate melts* (milk and white) 3 microwave safe containers and a microwave metal spoon, toothpick, sharp knife, chopping board *melts are made from compound chocolate, not real ...
What’s on for the final weekend of National Science Week?
It’s hard to believe we already find ourselves on the home stretch of National Science Week 2021 :-( But before we officially sign off for another year, we still have one more weekend which is ...
DIY Science: Bouncy Eggs
What you need: 6 eggs and a container large enough to hold the eggs (with a lid or plastic film to cover the container) white vinegar, 2 litres 5 cups food colouring in 4 colours What to do: This ...
Arts + Science Showcase
Maybe you see yourself as someone who is more into Art than Science – you like the idea of picking up a paintbrush more than looking through a microscope, or perhaps you prefer immersing yourself ...
DIY Science: Periodic Table Biscuits
What you need: a copy of the periodic table of the elements square or rectangular plain biscuits fondant icing, with a di fferent colour for each group of elements in the periodic table rolling ...
DIY Science: Rolling Camera Shutter
What you need: a camera phone a fidget spinner, a fan, or an aeroplane propeller What to do: Try taking a video of a rotating fidget spinner using your phone Compare recording in portrait and ...
Dive Into Marine Science
The ocean is our planet’s largest ecosystem. It stabilizes climate, stores carbon, nurtures biodiversity, and directly supports human well-being through food and energy resources, as well as by ...
Mid-Afternoon Masterclasses with Melbourne Uni Researchers
What do whales, echidnas, vaccines, rock art and dark matter have in common? They're all part of The University of Melbourne’s series of ‘Mid-Afternoon Masterclasses’, running every day this week ...