>From the tiniest human cells to the greatest volcanoes, from the milky way to computer vision and chicken talk, six top Australian scientists are in the running for this year’s Eureka Prizes People’s Choice Award and it’s time to cast your vote.
The People’s Choice Award goes to the scientist who receives the most online votes […]
What is it about cartoons that our brains just love so much? Beauty might be in the eye of the beholder, but art is all about the brain. Come join CSIRO writer and illustrator Mike McRae at the Shine Dome for the Australian Science Festival as he explores the psychology and neurology behind art, looking […]
Ever wondered why some people are scared of heights, men with beards, or the number 13?
Or why we cross our fingers or knock on wood to keep evil at bay?
The Australian Science Festival is celebrating Friday the 13th with a lecture on the science of spooks at the Shine Dome, Australian Academy of Science tonight […]
*Nano measure for measure – sizing up Nanotechnology*
Seminar by Nanotechnologist Jan Herrmann
Wed 18th August 6pm for 6.30 start
Nano particles can physically penetrate our brains, our bodies and our phones. They are revolutionizing many aspects of modern life – from sunscreen to computers. They can even be used to cure us of alcoholism! But do we […]
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The Brains Matter Podcast and the Monash Science Centre have joined forces to bring to the public a special National Science Week event on Sunday the 15th of August.
PhD student Corin Storkey will give a presentation on the Chocolate, brazil nuts, antioxidants and the fight against free radicals – you may know Corin from television’s “Beauty and […]
>From Bean to Bar… Chocolate chemistry
Join us for the unusual opportunity to taste, smell and examine the different steps in chocolate making and understand why people eat the treated fruit of the cacao plant.
Anyone who likes chocolate is welcome.
Good quality dark chocolate is a very complex food, containing more than 400 different molecules. Many of […]
ROBOT WORLD LIVE! EXPLORING THE UNKNOWN
What¹s happening in robot research today? What directions is it taking, and why? What are the implications for our world?
Using video conferencing to link multiple audiences, science presenter Bobby Cerini will host a fascinating journey into the emerging field of robotics.
Featuring: > * International robotics experts * Active video […]
WOULD YOU LIKE SOME GENE TECHNOLOGY WITH THAT?
We need to find a way to feed an extra 3 – 4 billion people by 2050.
Can gene technology play a role?
With an expert panel, participate in a discussion on this topic. Give feedback, vote and have a say in the direction these technologies could take to ensure […]
Geoscience Australia will be presenting Geoscience by Night to celebrate National Science Week 2010. Two public lectures on Tuesday 17 and Wednesday 18 August will highlight some of Geoscience Australia’s key research activities.
On Tuesday night, discover Australia’s energy resource potential, and learn more about our geothermal energy and groundwater resources. Wednesday night’s talks will explore […]