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STEM Superheroes
Last year, our Chief Scientist, Dr Alan Finkel, challenged Australians to name just five living Australian scientists using the twitter hashtag #5ScientistPledge. From this list, the ...
Has your Science Week experience left you hungry for more?
Today is the last day of National Science Week for 2017. And what an amazing supersized week it has been. But what’s that? You still want more? Your appetite for science has only been amplified ...
SciScouts 2017: Environment – Trees, Bees & Seeds
It's fantastic to see so many youth organisations and schools getting behind National Science Week, celebrating all things science, technology, engineering and maths with Australia’s next ...
Citizen science really makes an impact
ABC Science has produced an annual citizen science or national project for National Science Week for over 15 years. We have enjoyed participating in a diverse range of projects exploring all ...
Voices of the South West
Over the next few weekends, voices of science will be heard across the South West of NSW with live events at local venues to celebrate National Science Week and mark the launch of Sounds Like ...
Big weekend of science to end National Science Week!
The last weekend of National Science Week 2017 has lots still in store for you to explore. Here is just a teaser of the variety of experiences you could squeeze into your weekend. Check these ...
Scienceability – participants turned presenters
When you think of science, do you think of a person with funny hair, wearing a lab coat and pouring chemicals? Well, Scienceability is here to challenge that idea. Siân Keys came up with the idea ...
Science in the Pub
Science in the pub events are a definite favourite during National Science Week, with many venues getting involved by hosting trivia nights, science talks, and science-of-insert beverage here ...
Science takes flight at Temora Aviation Museum
En route through the rolling plains of the NSW Riverina, we discovered the tiny town of Temora, and just outside it, the Temora Airfield. Inside these hangars lurks a surprising secret – the ...
Online Events for Schools
From science fairs to citizen science excursions, STEM challenges and workshops, thousands of school students get involved each year celebrating science, technology, engineering and maths during ...