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Scientists at La Trobe University have produced a new, powerful electricity-conducting material, in research which could revolutionise smartphones and wearable technologies like medical devices. The new technique uses hyaluronic acid, well known due to its popularity in skincare, applied directly to a gold-plated surface to create a thinner, more durable film, or polymer, used … Continued
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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 Science Week stories around Tasmania: Science of better sex, death over drinks, and anything glows Space weather, stargazing and the world’s cleanest air Chocolate’s sweet science How Tassie’s wild weather affects land, … Continued
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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 Science Week stories around New South Wales Deaf kids camp at nuclear reactor Giant puppet insects take centre stage – Penrith Why bushfire season is now year-round, with the Canadian author of … Continued
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WEHI researchers have visualised a key protein complex in malaria parasites for the first time, uncovering a new target for next-generation vaccines that could help stop the disease from spreading. Using cutting-edge cryo-electron microscopy, the team captured the first detailed structure of a protein complex essential for malaria parasite fertilisation. The discovery published … Continued
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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 Queensland: Eco-acoustics, thermal imaging, drones, AI and more: why citizen scientists need upskilling VR farming, AgBots, and strawberry sundaes at the Ekka We’re all aliens baby! Planetarium ‘pop-rock-funk’ concert T-Rex … Continued
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Hard coral cover across the Great Barrier Reef has declined substantially from the high levels of recent years back to near long-term average levels, underscoring a new level of volatility, according to the Australian Institute of Marine Science’s (AIMS) annual survey report of the Great Barrier Reef. The Great Barrier Reef has experienced the largest … Continued
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Key Facts: Public exhibition details: ● Location: Garvan Institute of Medical Research, 384 Victoria St, Darlinghurst NSW ● Opening days: Monday–Friday during National Science Week and the following week (11–22 August 2025) ● Hours: 2pm–5pm ● Admission: Free ● Accessibility: The venue is wheelchair accessible ● Website: www.garvan.org.au/art-of-discovery ● Contact: [email protected] The Garvan Institute is … Continued
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This year’s National Science Week launch shines a spotlight on Australia’s incredible innovations, from world-changing inventions of the past to the ground-breaking science shaping our future. As one of the world’s largest science festivals, National Science Week brings together over 3 million Australians across 2,000+ events nationwide. When: Tuesday 5 August 2025 Time: … Continued
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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 Science Week stories around Western Australia Space music with NASA astrophysicist and orchestra Female fossil rockers on tour: meet the Aussie girl-geek band The Ammonites – Perth and Geraldton Crochet: where maths … Continued
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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. There will be stories for every round including food, arts and books, future of farming, disabilities, education, environment and wildlife, Indigenous, family-friendly, lifestyle and more. More than 2,000 events and activities have registered already … Continued
