After a big celebration of Charles Darwin’s 200th birthday last week, evolution activities continue this week and through the year. [Read more…] about See Darwin’s flea – more on Darwin’s celebrations around the country
Darwin’s birthday today
Celebrations recognise the impact of Darwin’s theory of evolution on society today
Today is the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin’s birth, and birthday celebrations are taking place across Australia. [Read more…] about Darwin’s birthday today
Chris Darwin on Charles Darwin
Australia’s only direct descendant speaks out about living in Charles Darwin’s shadow
Blue Mountains resident Chris Darwin is a great great grandson of Charles Darwin.
He’s available to talk today (from early morning) about evolution, Darwin and life in his shadow. [Read more…] about Chris Darwin on Charles Darwin
Big Bang to Big Bust!
The evolution of the Universe
The evolution of life
The end of human evolution
Climate and an evolving planet
These are some of the big topics that will be explored Sunday evening at a free public forum discussing evolution and its implications. [Read more…] about Big Bang to Big Bust!
The evolution of faith?
A church service is probably the last thing you would expect to kick off a year-long celebration of evolution-but that’s exactly what’s happening at St Paul’s Anglican Cathedral in Melbourne at 2 pm on Sunday 8 February. [Read more…] about The evolution of faith?
Evolution bulletin – February 2009
Charles Darwin’s birthday-12 February-is almost upon us. Tickets for the party are still available.
I’m writing to tell you about the evolution events happening in February and to ask that if you are running an event celebrating Darwin and Evolution, to register it on the evolution festival website www.evolutionaustralia.org.au. [Read more…] about Evolution bulletin – February 2009
Eat your way through 4 billion years of evolution
Melbourne will host a unique dinner to celebrate Charles Darwin’s 200th birthday on 12 February at Melbourne Museum.
Guests will eat their way through the evolutionary tree – from primordial soup, to the first life on Earth, to the mammals.
[Read more…] about Eat your way through 4 billion years of evolution
Media alert: a year of stars and 400,000 galaxies
The Australian Launch of the International Year of Astronomy at Questacon in Canberra
Australia’s Chief Scientist Professor Penny Sackett launched the 2009 International of Astronomy on 28 January at Questacon in Canberra.
[Read more…] about Media alert: a year of stars and 400,000 galaxies
Immediate action needed to help forests and forest-dependent communities adapt to climate change and avoid potential disasters
A new report released today by the Centre for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) says immediate measures are necessary to ensure vulnerable forests and those that rely on them for their livelihood aren’t subject to the devastating effects of climate change.
Astronomy bulletin: 8 November 2008
The 2009 International Year of Astronomy in Australia
I’m writing to update you on planning for the International Year of Astronomy 2009 in Australia, and to seek your input.
We already know of over 120 events being planned for next year. And if we haven’t heard about yours yet, we’d like to! [Read more…] about Astronomy bulletin: 8 November 2008