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Asking and Answering the Big Questions
This National Science Week is the first of its kind and arrives at a time when there is increased pressure on science to answer the ‘Big Questions’. But science has been answering the Big ...
DIY Science: Jelly lenses
What you need: jelly (of one or more colours) a flat-based container cutting board knife torch hair comb What to do: Make some firm jelly in the container (use half the normal amount of water). ...
Science for Australians of all Abilities
National Science Week is a celebration around the country of all things SCIENCE. We want Australians of all abilities to be able to learn about, and be involved with, science so we’ve made a list ...
TAS: Meet Elizabeth Blackburn
Professor Emerita Elizabeth Blackburn: Nobel Prize Winner, Tasmanian From the beaches of Snug, Tasmania to the world stage, and now Patron of National Science Week Tasmania, Professor ...
Science Week is going swimmingly so far! Wondering what else you can sea?
Into the Deep Blue We’ve put together a list of Deep Blue ocean-themed events for you to check out for the rest of the week. There’s some stars in here, so fish around until you sea one to reel ...
DIY Science: Pop rocket
What you need: sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) water vinegar mixing cup and teaspoon film canister (they aren’t easy to find any more - ask for some used ones from your local camera store) What ...
National Science Week in 2020 – a year of differences
This year has been a little bit different for everyone – in Australia we have gone through a lot and no-one could have predicted when the first National Science Week grant round was open for ...
DIY Science: Mpemba effect
What you need: water thermometer timer measure, glass tumblers and a freezer What to do: Accurately measure a known amount (eg 50 mL) of water into each of two glasses. The water in one glass ...
Sharing Stories of Science
Who do you see when you look at these images? The Science Activity Characters show people engaging with a range of science-related activities. Last year, the Australian Academy of Science worked ...
DIY Science: Calculate the speed of light
What you need: a microwave oven two blocks of chocolate (about 4 mm thick) a plate, three ramekins and a ruler What to do: Look on the oven’s compliance plate (inside the door or on the back) and ...