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25.01.2022 SCIENCE EXPERIMENT SATURDAY Learn about how sound vibrations work through water with this fun, at-home experiment!

25.01.2022 Its storytime! Join Nat from the State Library of Queensland as she reads Here we are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth by Oliver Jeffers . Livestreamed on SLQ play, First 5 Forever and the State Library of Queensland now #scienceweek

25.01.2022 Educational toys encourage parent-child, teacher-child, caregiver-child and interaction among siblings. Child interactions with adults help developing emotional quotient of the child and help them in their teens and later part of life. Educational toys help build interaction among themselves and with caring adults. Be sure to check them out at Science Alive! This 7-8 November: https://www.sciencealive.org.au/tickets

25.01.2022 Queensland researchers have helped NASA discover a new planet! The new planet, called AU Mic b, was first observed two years ago by NASA. Theyve been working with researchers around the world, including a team at the Mount Kent observatory, south of Toowoomba to learn more about this new planet, which they believe to be around the size of Neptune and have a temperature of around 1000 C You can read more about the discovery here: https://www.abc.net.au//usq-nasa-...discover-new-ear/12398056 Picture Credit: NASA

25.01.2022 Happy birthday to Hedy Lamarr, who was born November 9, 1914! Although she was more well-known as a movie star in her day, Lamarr created a patent with composer George Anthiel which focussed on frequency hopping to improve radio communication. Today their idea forms the basis of how mobile phones, fax machines, and other wireless communication works! ... Image credit: Wikimedia Commons

24.01.2022 Happy 20th anniversary to the International Space Station! Image credit: NASA

24.01.2022 NASAs next-generation Mars rover Perseverance has blasted off from Floridas Cape Canaveral last week. The rocket burn that will deliver the rover to the surface will be intentionally mis-aimed slightly so that the rocket will not land on Mars, as the centaur upper stage is not sterilised - quarantining is important even in deep space! The Perseverance marks NASAs ninth journey to the Martian surface, and will conduct an experiments in converting the carbon dioxide-rich atmosphere of Mars into a propellant for future rockets launching off the planets surface and to see if it is possible to use the carbon in the atmosphere to produce breathable oxygen for future astronauts Image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech

24.01.2022 SCIENCE EXPERIMENT SATURDAY Teach the kids about wind resistance with the easy home experiment!

23.01.2022 Last week marked the 200th birthday of Eunice Newton Foote (17 July 1819 - 30 September 1888), an early female climate science pioneer. Her experiments in the 1850s demonstrated her theory that changing the proportion of carbon dioxide in the Earths atmosphere would increase the average atmospheric temperature, becoming the first person to first to demonstrate what we now call the greenhouse effect - a contribution that was all but forgotten until her paper was rediscovered by retired petroleum geologist Ray Sorenson in 2010. Image credit: Carlyn Iverson, NOAA Climate.gov and American Journal of Science (1857

23.01.2022 People are fascinated by illusions, which can trick both the eye and the brain, but how do they work? Curiosity Show's Rob Morrison and Deane Hutton lead you through a world of illusions and explain the science behind them. Don't miss out on seeing their fantastic stage shows at Science Alive! 11am and 3:30pm on Saturday 7 November and 11am on Sunday 8 November.

23.01.2022 SCIENCE EXPERIMENT SATURDAY Discover what bugs are in your own backyard by making your own bug hotel! How many different kinds of bugs can you find?

23.01.2022 Marty McBubble is back at this year's Science Alive, 7-8 November! And this time he’ll be making the Tallest bubble in the world! That’s right, a 10 metre bubble from the floor of Goyder pavilion all the way to the ceiling! Get ready for Bubbles! Get Ready for Science! Get Ready for Fun! Get your Science Alive tickets now! https://www.sciencealive.org.au/tickets

23.01.2022 SCIENCE EXPERIMENT SATURDAY Teach your kids about chemical reactions with this simple (and tasty!) home experiment!

23.01.2022 The Scientific Expedition Group is a non-profit organisation which offers opportunities to learn about nature, see South Australia’s outback and contribute to research. SEG runs annual biological surveys over two weeks led by scientists and supported by volunteers searching for small native mammals, lizards and birds and studying the botany and the insects that support the fauna. Be sure to check them out at Science Alive! this 7-8 November!

22.01.2022 SCIENCE EXPERIMENT SATURDAY Learn how caves are formed by making your own with this easy home experiment!

22.01.2022 SCIENCE EXPERIMENT SATURDAY Learn about how friction can effect quicksand with this easy home experiment!

22.01.2022 Save the Date 7-8 November As the State continues to perform well in our quest against Coronavirus by listening to the science, and restrictions are easing we are optimistic that we can still present Australias largest mobile science event. Watch this space!

22.01.2022 The Marine Discovery Centre aims to provide the most inspirational discovery learning experiences whilst empowering young people to actively protect South Australia’s iconic coastal and marine environments. With this goal in mind, they have been providing interactive learning experiences to primary school students that focus on ecological sustainability, Aboriginal Culture and the importance of preserving our marine environments and since 1997. Come and check out some local wildlife specimens and meet the team at Science Alive! 7-8 November

21.01.2022 SCIENCE EXPERIMENT SATURDAY Rain cloud in a jar science experiment - This easy science experiment is a fun way to explain how rain clouds work. Try it with the kids: http://bit.ly/raincloudexperiment

21.01.2022 SCIENCE EXPERIMENT SATURDAY How did the ancient Egyptians build the pyramids? Learn for yourself with this home experiment!

21.01.2022 In space, no one can hear you scream... but maybe you can hear music! Astronomers at the University of Sydney studying the delta Scuti stars have been able to translate the rhythm of light pulses in the stars to "music" . The sound you hear in this video is a simulation of the light wavelengths they detected in one of the stars known as HD 3190 across a 24-hour period condensed into 33 seconds.

21.01.2022 Physics in a Pub turned Physics in the Cloud! Join Dr Phil Dooley of Phil Up on Science and stream scientists as the talk about the complex protein structures... in our cells , how tiny magnets can cure cancer and the philosophy of everything! Featuring songs, poems, quizzes and SCIENCE, tonight at 6pm! #scienceweek See more

21.01.2022 Thanks #Adelaide, that's a wrap! Science Alive was a blast with @DefenceScience, Australian Army 7th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment and Royal Australian A...ir Force #3SECFOR: talking all things Defence Australia #UAS and #DroneRacing with 12,000 kids! We acknowledge and pay our respects to the Kaurna people, the traditional custodians of the lands we are on today. #SendIt! Forces Command - Australian Army Defence Jobs Australia Adelaide, South Australia

21.01.2022 Explore STEM with UniSA this 7-8 November at Science Alive! See displays that prompt creative thinking and see how STEM might shape the future Keep learning after Science Alive and explore the universe with the Adelaide Planetarium ... For more information visit: unisa.edu.au/planetarium

20.01.2022 SCIENCE EXPERIMENT SATURDAY Learn how stalactites are formed and make your own with this easy at-home experiment!

20.01.2022 SCIENCE ALIVE IS BACK IN 2021 There’s no better event to experience first hand all fields of science and technology Science Alive! really is all kinds of awesome. GET YOUR TICKETS HERE: http://bit.ly/SATickets2021... 7 - 8 August 2021 | Adelaide Showground

20.01.2022 Weve had some pretty wet and wild weather here recently, but believe it or not, weather can get even weirder than that! This photo is of a Jellyfish Sprite which briefly appeared above a distant thunderstorm above the McDonald Observatory in Texas on 2 July, 2020 These Sprites occur high above thunderstorm clouds and are usually triggered by the discharges of positive lightning between an underlying thundercloud and the ground. Picture credit: S Hummel.

20.01.2022 Be sure to check out the Australian Society for Microbiology ASM SA / NT branch stand at Science Alive! this 7-8 November! You'll be able to build your own bacteria and play a Biofilm fighter adventure game, see glow in the dark bacteria and look at the world under a microscope! Grab your tickets now: https://www.sciencealive.org.au/tickets

19.01.2022 We're back this 7-8 November!! Don't miss out on seeing our incredible stage stage shows and over 50 interactive exhibits!

19.01.2022 SCIENCE EXPERIMENT SATURDAY A Simple Lemon Battery https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au//a-simple-lemon-batte/

19.01.2022 SCIENCE EXPERIMENT SATURDAY Learn about force, friction, and wind power with this fun at home experiment!

18.01.2022 SCIENCE EXPERIMENT SATURDAY Learn about water density with this easy and fun home experiment!

17.01.2022 SCIENCE EXPERIMENT SATURDAY Make and test your own bouncy ball with this home experiment!

17.01.2022 SCIENCE EXPERIMENT SATURDAY Step through a business card using this simple maths experiment!

17.01.2022 DID YOU KNOW: your eyes actually see everything upside down, backward and two-dimensional! Youd never know it, because your brain automatically flips the images from your retinas right side up and combines the images from each eye into a three-dimensional picture

17.01.2022 For the first year ever we welcome a Women in STEM Seminar at Science Alive! This is an exclusive invitation for female high school students in Years 10-12 to join us in the Ridley Pavilion for an evening of presentations from leading female scientists, engineers and professionals from a diverse range of STEM careers. Presenters and keynote speakers include:... Prof Caroline McMillen (SA Chief Scientist) opening address & MC Prof Lisa Harvey-Smith (Astrophysicist & Australian Women in STEM Ambassador) Prof Alice Gorman (Space Archaeologist) This panel will be supplemented with several additional leading female scientists and engineers. An opportunity to engage with participating organisations and presenters will also be available during interval. Ticket Registration Information: https://bit.ly/WomeninSTEM21 This is a FREE event with registrations necessary for each attendee.

16.01.2022 Dr Egg Adventures... an interactive science lab targeted to 8-12 yr olds. Free Storyworld Fun + 2 month trial of Dr Egg Adventures Laboratory with Macquarie University - www.dreggadventures.com #dreggadventures

16.01.2022 Science Alive! an incredible day of discovery. 7-8 August 2021 at the Adelaide Showground. Get your tickets today: https://bit.ly/ScienceAlive2021

16.01.2022 Is your house the hottest one in your street or is it a cool place to be? Find out more about the issue of urban heat in the metropolitan area and check out your favourite landmarks around Adelaide using our heat mapping technology. Visit thee Green Adelaide stand at Science Alive! Adelaide 2020 to learn what Green Adelaide is doing, and how you can do your part, to make Adelaide a cooler, greener, wilder and more climate-resilient city. Grab your tickets now: https://www.sciencealive.org.au/tickets

15.01.2022 Of the 206 bones in your body, more than half are in your hands and feet!

15.01.2022 SCIENCE EXPERIMENT SATURDAY Growing crystals may just be the most magical science project ever. Using just water and the household cleaner, Borax, you can make your very own crystals super simply at home or school and in this super cool crystal science experiment we’re growing magical crystal eggs! https://childhood101.com/crystal-science-project/

15.01.2022 NASAs Juno mission captured this look at the southern hemisphere of Jupiter on 17 February 2020 While hydrogen and helium make up most of Jupiters mass, the striking clouds that are visible at the top of its atmosphere are composed mostly of ammonia and hydrogen sulfide. Image credit:... Image data: NASA/JPL-Caltech/SwRI/MSSS Image processing by Kevin M. Gill, CC BY See more

14.01.2022 You probably know that woodpeckers hammer away at trees with their sharp beaks, but did you know that they use use their incredibly long tongues to reach insects inside the wood? Illustration by: Denise Takahashi

14.01.2022 Watching Little Jackson the Squirrel Glider do his thing was always a crowd-pleaser! This was during a Science Alive event in 2019. Thanks to George Seppelt for being my tree!

14.01.2022 Find us at our NEW Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/sciencealiveaustralia If you would like to stay up-to-date with Science Alive! make sure you Like and Follow the new page!

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13.01.2022 He's done it again! The Scientific Bubble Show's Marty McBubble made the World's Largest Indoor Free Floating Soap Bubble and now he holds the World Record for the Tallest Free-Standing Soap Bubble! Come see the master of bubbles in action at Science Alive! Tickets available now: https://www.sciencealive.org.au/tickets

13.01.2022 Did you know...

13.01.2022 DID YOU KNOW: Uranus was originally named named Georgian Sidus, after King George III. It was first officially discovered on March 13, 1781 by William Herschel. The name Uranus was suggested by astronomer Johann Bode.

13.01.2022 Since 2017 Naval Group has been a proud major sponsor of Science Alive, the largest interactive science exhibition in Australia, which aims to inspire, excite a...nd encourage future generations of young Australians to consider #STEM study and career pathways. As part of #nationalscienceweek2020 we are taking a look back at the most recent Science Alive! event where we had the opportunity to hear from Naval Group Australias youngest recruits! These budding engineers gave us their thoughts... and we definitely took some of their feedback on, especially the blue and pink unicorn submarine #getonboard

13.01.2022 There's always lots to see on one of Scientific Expedition Group's surveys - this very cute video of a Western Pygmy Possum was taken on a survey in Innes National Park this time last year.

13.01.2022 Micro-X, a leader in cold cathode x-ray technology for health and security markets will be at booth 11 during Science Alive! Micro-X’s expertise in their proprietary cold cathode, carbon nanotube (CNT) emitter technology will be demonstrated via a display module, demonstrating the reduction in size and weight of a CNT x-ray tube when compared to a conventional x-ray tube. Micro-X will also have their second product, the Rover, on display, it’s a full performance, digital, mobile medical x-ray imager, and attendees will be able to experience the easy manoeuvrability, flexibility and extreme mobility of the product. Micro-X Engineers will also be on hand to answer any STEM questions that attendees may have. Grab your tickets now: https://www.sciencealive.org.au/tickets

12.01.2022 Scientists in Southampton believe four bones recently found on the Isle of Wight belong to a new species of theropod dinosaur (the group that includes Tyrannosaurus Rex and birds) The new dinosaur, which has been named Vectaerovenator inopinatus, lived in the Cretaceous period 115 million years ago and was estimated to have been up to four metres long

12.01.2022 some stunning photos images processed from RAW data by the JunoCam - you can see more on NASAs JunoCam website here: https://www.missionjuno.swri.edu/

12.01.2022 Bugs n Slugs The team from bugs n slugs have been bugging Science Alive! patrons right from the start. Every year they bring an amazing array of incredible invertebrates that you can get up close and personal with. Getting bugged is not such a bad thing!

11.01.2022 SCIENCE EXPERIMENT SATURDAY Can you see colours in black and white? Trick your brain with this easy home experiment!

11.01.2022 Spark your curiosity in all things science and technology this weekend with Science Alive at the Adelaide Showground. Learn from our team about the science... behind your tap water and take part in an immersive 3D virtual reality experience to explore the inside of some of our water infrastructure. See more

11.01.2022 Whether you’re interested in the molluscs that build Shell Reefs, other marine life such as hermit crabs, barnacles, sea urchins, the marine invertebrates that define our unique temperate waters marine ecosystems. Maybe you just admire their natural beauty or enjoy eating seafood, or just want to know about their amazing lifestyles you'll find heaps to learn at the Malacological Society of SA's stall at Science Alive! Adelaide 2020! Grab your tickets now: https://www.sciencealive.org.au/tickets

10.01.2022 14-year-old Anika Chebrolu has won the 2020 3M Young Scientist Challenge with her entry which uses in-silico methodology to discover a lead molecule that can selectively bind to the spike protein of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. She initially created it to bind to a protein in the influenza virus, but it is believed to add to the quest for a COVID-19 vaccine.

10.01.2022 SCIENCE EXPERIMENT SATURDAY Learn how insects use surface tension to walk on water with this easy home experiment!

10.01.2022 SCIENCE EXPERIMENT SATURDAY Coat Hanger Gong... https://www.bigbangeducation.com.au/coat-hanger-gong/

10.01.2022 May’s Full Moon Comes with Supermoon Eclipse As we approach month’s end, there is not one, not two, but three celestial events happening with our Moon! The Moon will be located on Earth’s opposite side from the Sun and fully illuminated May 26, 2021, at 6:13 a.m. CDT. This Full Moon was known by early Native American tribes as the Flower Moon because this was the time of year when spring flowers appeared in abundance.... Compared to other Full Moons in 2021, the Flower Moon will have the nearest approach to Earth, making it appear as the closet and largest Full Moon of the year. This is what is commonly referred to as a supermoon. Yet, it’s not just bringing brightness and size. May’s supermoon is also bringing a super power to change its color, and the color is red! KEEP READING: http://bit.ly/May21FullMoon

09.01.2022 The Science of the Black Box invites young people to explore traditional lutruwita / Tasmanian Aboriginal artifacts and the modern science behind their remarkable qualities: from the medicinal properties of bull kelp to the chemistry of resins and the secrets of bush-foods.

09.01.2022 SCIENCE EXPERIMENT SATURDAY Make your own edible slime with this simple home experiment! Its a great way to introduce your kids to the way heat can cause chemical changes.

09.01.2022 Heading to Science Alive! this 7-8 November? Don't miss Nitro Nat's Crazy Colourful Chemistry Show! With fire demonstrations and some mess we also tackle things changing different states of matter, it's is a fantastic way to see some wicked chemistry! Saturday 7 November: 10:15am, 2:45pm Sunday 8 November: 10:15am, 3:30pm

09.01.2022 PLEASE REMEMBER TO FOLLOW OUR NEW FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/sciencealiveaustralia Introducing Nitro Nat Her crazy colourful and breathtaking fire science shows will be a must-see at the upcoming Science Alive! exhibition. Nitro Nat explores chemical reactions with lots of colours and wonder. With fire demonstrations and some mess, she also tackle things changing different states of matter. This is a fantastic way to see some wicked chemistry!... Her shows will help you learn and discover interesting scientific facts. With a fierce passion for science, inclusivity, interaction, integrity Nitro Nat will show you that science revolves around us all. Science Alive! tickets available NOW: bit.ly/ScienceAlivetickets See more

08.01.2022 SCIENCE EXPERIMENT SATURDAY Learn about friction with this simple home experiment!

08.01.2022 Professor Planet is heading to Science Alive this 7-8 November with his Revolutionary Recyclatron! Watch as it instantly recycles paper, glass, plastic, food scraps and more into wonderful new products....If only he could get the thing started?! With plenty of magic tricks, hilarious gags and special effects, Professor Planet will help children to become enthusiastic recyclers who know which items can be recycled, which bins to put them in, and what those items can be recycled into. Recycling has never been so much fun!! Grab your tickets now: https://www.sciencealive.org.au/tickets

07.01.2022 SCIENCE EXPERIMENT SATURDAY How big of a difference does your sense of smell make to things you taste? Find out for yourself with this easy home experiment! https://www.sciencekids.co.nz/experiments/smelltaste.html

07.01.2022 Youve probably experienced the Doppler effect a lot its the reason a car sounds different when its coming towards you, and then moving away, but researchers in Antarctica discovered their own example of the Doppler effect: dropping a block of ice down a 137-metre deep drill hole! The hole was drilled to help in their climate research.

06.01.2022 Rob and Deane will be on site during Science Alive! (7-8 November) to talk to Curiosity Show viewers, demonstrate some of the Curiosity Show's most popular segments and offer DVDs of Curiosity Show activities at a special Science Alive price as well as signed copies of Rob's Curious Recollections, a recent memoir of Life in the Curiosity Show. and Deane's science activities package, "Magic of Science" (book) and "Table Top Science" (DVD).

06.01.2022 Think youre well travelled? Former NASA astronaut Kathy Sullivan has become the first person to both go to space and to the deepest point on Earth! Dr Sullivan was the first American woman to walk in space and flew three shuttle missions in the 1980s and 1990s and recently travelled via sub to Challenger Deep, which is about 11km beneath the surface of the water in the Mariana Trench in the Pacific Ocean Photo credit: EYOS Expeditions: Enrique Alvarez & NASA

05.01.2022 Australia is richer by two new mammals - researchers Victoria and New South Wales have found that there are actually three species of greater glider, not one as they had previously thought! Although the difference in size between glider populations in the southern, central and northern ranges was noted when they were first noted by scientists, it was assumed the gliders were one species with different traits depending on their habitat. "Now we have proof from the DNA, it ch...anges the whole way we think about them", says Denise McGregor, James Cook University PhD candidate. Image credit: Josh Bowell

05.01.2022 A rare sight! This three-metre bright pink manta ray has only been seen seven times since it was discovered in 2015. Scientists suspect that his pink colouring comes from a mutation in his skin pigments. (Photo credit: Kristian Laine)

05.01.2022 The Young Scientists of Australia Adelaide Chapter - YSA is extremely excited to be presenting to you our theme for this year; "The human body", where we will be showcasing a range of awesome and mind boggling experiments, demonstrations, and trivia related to the human body! Our stall will be showcasing everything from our DNA building blocks, to our organ systems, right up to how it all comes together to make us who we are - Be sure to check them out at Science Alive! this 7-8 November!

05.01.2022 SCIENCE EXPERIMENT SATURDAY Use changes in temperature to pick up an ice cube with a piece of string with this home experiment!

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04.01.2022 SCIENCE EXPERIMENT SATURDAY Watch the process of seed germination with this easy home experiment!

04.01.2022 At Science Alive this 7-8 November you can see the Science Vs Magic show and be amazed by Dr Erinn’s incredible science demos, and fooled by Rob’s astonishing illusions! Don't miss out: Tickets available now: https://www.sciencealive.org.au/tickets

04.01.2022 SCIENCE EXPERIMENT SATURDAY Can you use a straw to cut through a potato? This home air pressure experiment might surprise you!

04.01.2022 After an award-winning start to the year at the Adelaide Fringe Festival, The Alphabet of Awesome Science will be taking the stage at the upcoming Science Alive with a performance that’s equal parts explosive, messy, spectacular, hilarious, fascinating and gross. Professor Lexi Con has curated a collection of her absolutely favourite words one for every letter of the alphabet. Each word provides Professor Noel Edge with an inspirational jumping off point for 26 quirky, (sometimes explody!) scientific demonstrations. Science Alive! tickets available now: https://bit.ly/ScienceAlive2021

04.01.2022 The Dig A Dino dinosaurs are get their CRAFT on at Science Alive this weekend! Come have a CRAFT A NOON with us !

02.01.2022 A fossil of an ancient fish discovered in 2010 might show the evolution of the bones in our hands started before animals emerged onto land. You an read more about the discovery here: https://www.abc.net.au//ancient-fish-had-finger-b/12063308 Image credit: Katrina Kenny

02.01.2022 A 'detached' reef bigger than Empire State building discovered 80km east of Cape Grenville in Queensland The discovery was made last week as part of a coastal research project, led by Dr Robin Beaman from James Cook University. The reef is estimated to be 20 million years old, and has already sparked the discovery of new species. Carlie Wiener, Schmidt Ocean Institute spokesperson, said that discoveries like this one prove the value of their research: "This is evidence... for the importance of exploring our undersea environment, so that we can protect it." Image credit: Schmidt Ocean Institute

02.01.2022 Science Alive! an incredible day of discovery. 7-8 August 2021 at the Adelaide Showground. Get your tickets today: bit.ly/ScienceAlivetickets #allkindsofawesome #science #adelaide #kidsinadelaide #scienceforkids #sciencealive

01.01.2022 Talk about a cheesy grin! The Salema porgy (Sarpa salpa) has human-like incisors and molars, which it uses to help crush its food

01.01.2022 It will take astronauts almost nine months to reach mars, but what will the eat on the way? A look behind the science of what we can eat in space.

01.01.2022 Scientists Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer Doudna have become the sixth and seventh women to win a Nobel Prize for Chemistry, as announced last week by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The scientists won for their work in developing a method of genome editing, which offered a look at a way that we might someday cure genetic diseases, and will be used in the development of new cancer therapies. Image credit: Reuters: Eloy Alonso/File

01.01.2022 Don't miss Nitro Nat's Crazy Colourful Chemistry Show at Science Alive! this 7-8 November! With fire demonstrations and some mess we also tackle things changing different states of matter, it's is a fantastic way to see some wicked chemistry! Saturday 7 November: 10:15am, 2:45pm Sunday 8 November: 10:15am, 3:30pm