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

NT event guide 2020
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NT event guide 2020

  • By National Office
  • 4 August, 2020

In the NT, events will be delivered by universities, schools, research institutions, indigenous ranger groups, libraries and community organisations. This year's online community grants have ...

Event holders: Help us evaluate National Science Week
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Event holders: Help us evaluate National Science Week

  • By National Office
  • 4 August, 2020

This year’s online National Science Week events will be evaluated by a team of academic researchers at the University of Sydney. Help them analyse the effectiveness of online science engagement ...

ANSTO’s events for National Science Week
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ANSTO’s events for National Science Week

  • By National Office
  • 3 August, 2020

ANSTO has planned a series of engaging online activities, including Australia’s first environment-themed hackathon for school students to celebrate National Science Week. “You might not be ...

ACT Event Guide for 2020
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ACT Event Guide for 2020

  • By National Office
  • 3 August, 2020

This year National Science Week includes a variety of events that you can take part in from the comfort of your own home. The Week features over 30 different local events. “There are events for ...