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Eco on the agenda for National Science Week

Wednesday 19 August 2015

• We know what climate scientists think, but how do they feel? – Melbourne, VIC
• Can we save the Tassie Devils from cancer and extinction? – Hobart, TAS
• It’s not all about ice caps and polar bears: how will climate change affect our health? – Adelaide, SA
• Killer litter goes a long way – Taronga Zoo, Mosman, NSW
• Can science save humanity? – Acton, ACT
• Severe weather and natural disasters: are we ready? – Australian National University, ACT
• Derek Muller: Meet the Uranium documentary maker – Perth Town Hall, WA
• The secrets of a self-sustaining ecohome – Mt Nelson, TAS

… and there’s more on each below.

[Read more…] about Killer litter, ecohomes, and asking ‘can science save humanity?’

Healthy doses of science around Australia

Tuesday 18 August 2015

• Let’s debate your prostate, with Bernie Hobbs and experts – Thursday in Hobart, TAS
• Crap or credible? Bringing science to wellness – Tuesday at University of Sydney, NSW
• There’s more to making healthy babies than what goes on in the bedroom – Sunday in Adelaide, SA
• Meet the woman who survived an ‘overdose’ of 50 homeopathic sleeping pills – Monday in Hindmarsh, SA
• See where the science is done – Open Day at Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research – Saturday in Nedlands, WA
• Is fruit making you fat? – Thursday in Mowbray, TAS
• Are you at risk of chronic disease? – Sunday in Nightcliff, NT
• Secrets of your brain revealed – Saturday in South Brisbane, QLD

… and there’s more on each below.
[Read more…] about The great prostate debate; bringing science to wellness; making babies; and is fruit making you fat?

Arts stories from National Science Week

Tuesday 18 August 2015

• Exploring the night sky through dance – tonight in Toowong, QLD
• See crystal art made with microscopes and smartphones – tomorrow in Bunbury, WA
• What art is inspired by ecosciences? – next Thursday in Dutton Park, QLD
• Science meets dance meets Robotronica – Sunday in Kelvin Grove, QLD
• My Trip to Mars – next Friday in Ultimo, NSW
• Arts vs Science Festival – Saturday in Lismore, NSW
• What’s the secret of places that spark creativity, innovation, art and science? – next Tuesday in Carlton, VIC
• Aurora Australis revealed – on now in Hobart, TAS

… and there’s more on each below.
[Read more…] about Walk on Mars (in Redfern); aurora photography; and astro-inspired dance

There’s more to making healthy babies than what goes on in the bedroom.

Sunday 23 August, 3:30-5:30pm (ACST), Adelaide and online

Speakers available for interview

The life you and your partner lead and the life experiences of your parents can influence:
• your chances of conception,
• your chances of a full-term pregnancy,
• and a healthy start to life for your baby.

Leading fertility and pregnancy experts will be speaking on their latest research at a free public symposium in Adelaide this Sunday 23 August.

[Read more…] about How to make a healthy baby in the 21st century

Western Australia launches National Science Week

Saturday 15 August: launch 11am at the Perth Cultural Centre main stage with Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier, Deputy Lord Mayor and guest speakers

Western Australians will be making art out of bacteria, seeing where science is done, and learning to track fireballs as they fall from the sky.

There are almost 200 National Science Week events across the state; these are just a few of the highlights:

• The Naked Scientist, Costa and a dress made from beer at the Perth Science Festival – Saturday 15 and Sunday 16
• Cloudy, with a chance of fireballs – Saturday 15 August in Perth
• Parasites and Poo – Sunday 16 August in Lesmurdie
• Bioluminescent bacteria and the disease detective – Monday 17 August at Curtin University
• Derek Muller: Meet the Uranium Documentary Maker – Wednesday 26 August at Perth Town Hall
• See the natural habitat of scientists – Saturday 22 August in Perth
• See crystal art made with microscopes and smartphones – Wednesday 19 August in Bunbury
• A view of the Pilbara night sky from the red earth – Thursday 20 August in Tom Price

… and there’s more on each below.

[Read more…] about Laser light art shows, celebrity scientists and a dress made from beer

Queensland kicks off National Science Week

Today, national launch with Ian Macfarlane in Toowomba and 120 other schools

Tonight, 14 August 2015, 7.45pm, Science of fireworks with Brisbane Broncos at the footy

15 August 2015, official State launch at 4.30pm, Tanks Arts Centre Cairns, 46 Collins Ave, Edge Hill – with Chief Scientist, science activities, fire twirlers and parasites!

Queenslanders will be celebrating science in the tropics, discovering the chemistry of cocktails, being Sea World citizen scientists for a day and combining science with dance.

There are more than 240 National Science Week events across the state. These are just a handful of the highlights:

• Scientists fight about whose work is weirdest – State Library, Saturday 15 August
• Discover the chemistry of cocktails – Toowomba, Saturday 15 August
• The secrets of success for women in science – South Bank, Sunday 16 August
• Science and comedy collide for climate change – Edge Hill, Sunday 16 August
• Become a citizen scientist for a day at Sea World – Main Beach, Sunday 16 August
• Should Science be Sexy? – South Brisbane, Thursday 20 August
• Science meets dance meets Robotronica – Kelvin Grove, Friday 21 – Saturday 22 August

…and there’s more on each below. [Read more…] about Fireworks at the footy; dancing science; and asking ‘should science be sexy?’