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Blind artist drives quantum exhibition; feeding hungry astronauts; and bird nests for climate change

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Monday 11 August Highlights from day 3 of National Science Week Researchers, experts, and other interesting talent available for interview around the country. WA/NATIONAL: Space farmers wanted! Sow astro seeds and test complex off-planet crop growing conditions to nourish astronauts on Mars and beyond at in-person events in Perth or join the national ‘Grow for … Continued

Sweet science of chocolate; Top Gear star celebrates explorers; gut beauty; and Indigenous seaweed harvesting

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Sunday 10 August Highlights from day 2 of National Science Week Researchers, experts, and other interesting talent available for interview around the country. TAS: Top Gear star James May pulls into Hobart during his ‘Explorers – The Age of Discovery’ tour. ACT: Dancers with disability explore bee science through performance in Canberra. NSW: Indigenous seaweed … Continued

Palaeo-pop; parasite zoo; aurora dashboard; distress flare chemistry; and a VR portal to Torres Strait Islander culture

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Saturday 9 August Highlights from day 1 of National Science Week Researchers, experts, and other interesting talent available for interview around the country. NATIONAL: Australia is big and full of wild things! CSIRO wants volunteers to find and photograph our flora and fauna NSW: VR portal to Torres Strait Islander culture, Aboriginal astronomy, cultural use … Continued

Farming with AI; DIY frog saunas; dancers with disability; parasite pandemic; shop with snakes; inflatable fruit & veg

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The national festival that reaches more than 3 million people through over 2,000 events is back from 9 to 17 August. Dozens of stories around Canberra: Snakes, robots, rockets: science while you shop in Canberra’s shopping centres Can AI cultivate sustainable farming? DIY frog saunas and spa treatments combat deadly fungus Dancers with disability explore … Continued

INSPIRING YOUNG SPARKS: SYDNEY SCIENCE TRAIL 2025

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Thousands of NSW school students, families and visitors will explore the wonders of science as two of the nation’s leading natural science institutions join forces. The Australian Museum and Botanic Gardens of Sydney will host the Sydney Science Trail from 9–17 August. Part of National Science Week 2025, the Sydney Science Trail is one of the largest … Continued

How to make the best choices: start exploring like a child

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Cognitive psychologists at UNSW Sydney are investigating why adults stick with choices that may not be in their best interests. Have you ever met someone at a party who seemed a bit unfriendly, and you immediately decided to avoid them? It may have been that the person was having a bad day, or was shy, … Continued