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Stefan Gates surrounded by equipment

Talks and shows

Fartology (Matinee)

Fri 14 Apr 2023

The extraordinary science behind the humble fart.

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In-person
An aerial photo of umbrellas on a beach in a regular pattern

Talks and shows

The power of patterns 

Tue 04 Apr 2023

Explore the curious mathematical patterns all around us.

The power of patterns  Read more
In-person
A photo of a rat, a snake and a wasp

Talks and shows

Wasps vs snakes vs rats

Sat 18 Mar 2023

Which of these unloved creatures is actually the best? You decide!

Wasps vs snakes vs rats Read more
In-person
Onion cells stained to show DNA as cells are undergoing mitosis

Talks and shows

For your inspiration: inside DNA

Fri 17 Mar 2023

Explore hands-on genetics and DNA, with scientists from across the country.

For your inspiration: inside DNA Read more
In-person
The first ever image of a black hole

Talks and shows

Echoes from the edge of space and time

Sat 25 Feb 2023

Uncover the cutting edge science used to look at black holes.

Echoes from the edge of space and time Read more
In-person
Two pixelated heads

Talks and shows

WiFi Wars Debug XV

Fri 10 Mar 2023

WiFi Wars returns to the Ri.

WiFi Wars Debug XV Read more
In-person
a row of beers in different shapes and sizes.

Talks and shows

Tasting the science of beer

Fri 17 Feb 2023

This event has sold out.

Tasting the science of beer Read more
In-person
Artwork from museum

Talks and shows

The patriarchs: How men came to rule

Thu 02 Mar 2023

SOLD OUT. Former Australian prime minister Julia Gillard and award-winning science journalist Angela Saini uncover the true

The patriarchs: How men came to rule Read more
In-person
A snail on a pathway of gravel

Talks and shows

Rapid motion through space: An incomplete history of speed

Fri 27 Jan 2023

The Cosmic Shambles Network presents a world premiere.

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In-person / Livestream
A man wears a mask in smog

Talks and shows

The path towards air equality - POSTPONED

Mon 20 Mar 2023

Examine the role that fundamental physics has played in characterising, monitoring, and detecting air pollution.

The path towards air equality - POSTPONED Read more

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