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World Science Festival Brisbane

Locality: South Brisbane, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 3840 7555

Address: PO Box 3300 4101 South Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.worldsciencefestival.com.au

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25.01.2022 We a bit of home grown talent! Check out this cool drawing DeadlyScience LTD shared recently from one of their students. Deadly Science has previously participated with #WSFB. Their aim is to provide science books and early reading material to remote schools in Australia. -... #repost @deadlyscienceau So proud of these little legends teaching us about in language! We are so proud boys keep up the deadly work

25.01.2022 Time for a round of #TriviaTuesday! Since were on the web, lets start with our invertebrate friend, the Huntsman Spider, sp Beregama aurea. Do you know how many of the total known animals are invertebrates? Come back tomorrow to find out! : Queensland Museum, Jeff Wright

25.01.2022 Guess whos back again? Just like the real slim shady, Gouldian Finches are back so tell a friend. In an incredibly rare sighting, these stunning finches have been spotted in flocks of up to 200 in far North Queensland leaving twitchers and scientists alike gobsmacked! Gouldian Species have previously been thought to be near extinct in the wild with only a few sightings in the last century. You can see some of these charming creatures at Queensland Museum from 4 - 26 Septemb...er as they flock into a specially designed aviary for #BrisbaneFestival. You can read more about these stunning sightings here: https://bit.ly/2Dc6Ekj Dont forget to check out Finch at the museum here: https://bit.ly/34O9WWg : Cheryl Mares from The Queensland Finch Society www.qfs.org.au

24.01.2022 In celebration of NAIDOC Week we are looking to Australia’s first scientists and paying respect to the way their unique wisdom has contributed to contemporary scientific conversations and collaborations. Did you know Aboriginal people were our first botanists, chemists, geologists and zoologists? They developed a deep knowledge of the dangers, possibilities and dynamics of the natural world that enabled them to manage a diverse environment for over 60,000 years. This image ...is of a Jawun (bicornual basket) that had many uses including processing poisonous plants for consumption. You can check this out in the Discovery Centre next time you’re at Queensland Museum. #NAIDOC2020 #NAIDOCWeek

24.01.2022 This galaxy is on fire Well not actually but it certainly looks like it! Check out these stunning images of the galaxies (left to right) NGC 1275, NGC 1265 and IC 310. Images like these provide astronomers with a better understanding into the complexities of galaxy clusters. Read more here: https://bit.ly/2KosNPA... : M. Gendron-Marsolais et al.; S. Dagnello, NRAO/AUI/NSF; SDSS.

23.01.2022 Goodbye handshakes, hello elbow bumps! Today we recognise the amazing work Queensland scientists are doing to develop a COVID-19 vaccine. Share your #elbowbump4science with us. #scienceweek #elbowbump4science #elbowbump4hope #QLDelbowbump

23.01.2022 What role does people power play in curbing the pandemic? . During #WSFB2021 and on the first anniversary of social distancing and large-scale lock downs, we reviewed a devastating year and drew out the lessons of the past in order to pandemic-proof our future at The Pulse of the Pandemic - which included this exclusive interview with Dr Michael Osterholm. . This conversation is now avail to watch via our website and YouTube https://bit.ly/3fqUDXp... . Pulse of the Pandemic was presented with The University of Queensland See more

22.01.2022 Congrats to The University of Queensland who have begun human clinical trials for their COVID-19 vaccine! Were proud to partner with this leading and progressive institution and look forward to following this research.

22.01.2022 Mark your calendars, World Science Festival Brisbane will be returning from 24 28 March 2021! Be the first to see the full program by signing up to our email list on our website. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2zaLMIp #WSFB2021 Visit Queensland, Australia #thisisqueensland

21.01.2022 Check out these incredible and empowering women who highlight the importance of science and innovation! #scienceweek

21.01.2022 Pop quiz for teachers! Where can your students discover the physics of super massive black holes, the building blocks of the universe and the biology of life itself? If you said the 2021 WSFB Education Program, you answered right! ... It’s back 24 26 March 2021, so book now: https://bit.ly/36I96LR #WSFB2021 #WSFBEducationProgram

21.01.2022 Fierce women around the world are working hard to slay COVID-19. Today we celebrate them for Womens Equality Day, from World Health Organization member Professor Mary-Louise McLaws to infectious disease physician Professor Sharon Lewin and everyone in between! Tag an amazing woman you know working on the front line of COVID-19 #WomensEqualityDay : Professor Sharon Lewin - Infectious Disease Hub Website, Mary-Louise Mclaws - ABC News/UNSW

21.01.2022 Is your Dad OUT OF THIS WORLD!?! Wishing all the awesome Dads in the galaxy a Happy Fathers Day including these legendary #WSFB participants Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, Dr Norman Swan and Brian Greene. : Norman Swan image, Saxton

20.01.2022 Join Eddie Woo Wootube, #WSFB Participant and Mathematician Extraordinaire, on our media partner ABC Australia to discover the secrets to financial literacy for teenagers. Check it out on ABC Education Monday 31 August at 6:30pm. Learn More: https://ab.co/3gr9wre

19.01.2022 This year we launched the WSFB Podcast, and we’re still pretty excited about it! We started small just 5 minutes for each episode, but we went large with the interviewees including one of Australia’s leading mathematicians, Cheryl Praeger. . In the 1960’s, Cheryl wasn’t expected to become a mathematician, in fact she was discouraged from studying maths. Lucky for us she has never been greatly bothered by expectations and has gone on to become a leading light in mathematics, best known for her works in group theory, algebraic graph theory and combinatorial designs. . Binge all episodes now via Apple or Spotify (search for Science Revealed) or find them via our website at https://bit.ly/2T2vk6F

19.01.2022 The horrors of the bushfires earlier this year greatly impacted much of the Australian community. However, new research is showing the depths of this impact on our wildlife with nearly 3 billion animals killed or displaced as result. Read more about this devastating impact here: https://ab.co/2P3FE91 : Gena Dray

19.01.2022 Throwback to #WSFB2017 when the very first 84 Pianos event occurred as part of the festivals 100 Ways To Listen program with Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University. This year, the event is going global with a live stream happening Friday 12 June from 6pm AEST. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3cTqfl0

18.01.2022 Why do certain smells paint a picture in our minds? An intriguing new exhibition from The Institute for Digital Archaeology titled Sensational Books will explore this as they aim to preserve the heritage of smells. Read more: https://ab.co/3eBQZZ3

18.01.2022 If a picture is worth a thousand words, then this one is certainly worth much more! Check out this stunning capture from NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration of the Helix Nebula, a dying star about 650 light-years away in the constellation of Aquarius. How stunning is it : X-ray: NASA/CXC; Ultraviolet: NASA/JPL-Caltech/SSC; Optical: NASA/STScI(M. Meixner)/ESA/NRAO(T.A. Rector); Infrared: NASA/JPL-Caltech/K. Su)

18.01.2022 Today is World Sea Turtle Day! Celebrate by tagging us in your best pictures from The Hatchery at #WSFB

18.01.2022 The Hatchery is one of the festivals most iconic events. Join #WSFB2020 participant, Patrick Couper, as he sheds some light on what happens after the festival every year.

18.01.2022 During uncertain times, the world is looking to science. Join Professor Paul Young, Dr Kirsty Short, Professor Ian Frazer and Tegan Taylor today for a free discussion at 6pm for Pandemic Proofing: Facing the New Normal about the way forward from here. Learn More: https://bit.ly/31YyeKg #scienceweek ... : CDC/ Alissa Eckert, MSMI; Dan Higgins, MAMS

17.01.2022 In todays #TriviaTuesday were celebrating the first day of Biodiversity Month! How much marine life do Coral Reefs harbor? We talked about the importance of protecting our reefs at #WSFB2019 for Our Jewelled Seas: Future-Proofing The Great Barrier Reef. Magnificent wonders of the world like the Great Barrier Reef play a vital part in maintaining ocean health, providing a home for many species and protecting the shore from the sea. #BiodiversityMonth #TBT

17.01.2022 While we were sad to cancel the remaining events scheduled for #WSFB2020, we were able to travel to Chinchilla in February and present our annual student day and community day, as part of #WSFQ2020. Thanks to the hundreds of students and thousands of locals who came along. We look forward to seeing you next year! World Science Festival Queensland in Chinchilla is supported by community partner Shells QGC business

17.01.2022 Looking for something to do over the last few days of school holidays? Queensland Museum has plenty of activities for your little scientists to do on their virtual experience Museum at Home. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2DpfdYX

17.01.2022 What do sunsets look like on other planets? We all have experienced magnificent displays of colour on Earth but can you imagine what it would like on Venus or Mars? Scientists from NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration recently released the below video on what they look like. See the full video: https://go.nasa.gov/38D40zi

16.01.2022 Ever thought youd see your ideas up in lights? This is your students chance to embrace creativity with CuriocityBrisbanes Queensland Schools Competition and make those dreams come true! Were looking for outstanding ideas to bring a Curiocity to life. Your students idea could be interactive, digital or a physical outdoor art installation. The best ideas will be partnered with an artist and have their work displayed at #WSFB and Curiocity in 2021. So let your imagination ...run wild and explore the intersection of science, technology, engineering, maths (STEM) and the arts and show us your best ideas. We cant wait to see what you come up with! World Science Festival Brisbane is proud to be part of Curiocity Brisbane a festival that celebrates creativity, science, technology and art. Read more: https://bit.ly/3mmQWof.

16.01.2022 During #WSFB2021 we welcomed 1000’s of students to the festival but maybe your school couldn’t make it, perhaps travel was out of the question this year? Well, we got your students sorted! . Many of our Education Programs were filmed and are now avail via the WSFB website and YouTube. Talks and demonstrations on Chemistry, Biology and Physics, plus Cool Jobs videos, Pioneers in Science and more! Explore now or #tagateacher you know who might be interested https://bit.ly/33SSRJn . Markus Ravik

16.01.2022 Science can help us understand so many things but it takes asking the question first. Because we are always asking questions, today there is no more important question than asking R U OK? Take a moment to check in with your family, friends and colleagues and find out more information here: https://www.ruok.org.au/ #RUOK

15.01.2022 You might not have been able to hear from Brian Greene at #WSFB2020 but you can each day for #YourDailyEquation! World Science Festival in New York is posting daily insights from Brian on their YouTube channel. Check out this one below touching on time travel, but not the kind you might think!

15.01.2022 CHINCHILLA from the citizen scientists, curious minds, the young and young at heart, thanks to everyone who came along to explore the City of Science! - We’re gearing up for another jam-packed day tomorrow for the official student day - Presented with Community Partner Shell's QGC business... #WSFQ2021 #thisisqueensland Visit Queensland, Australia

15.01.2022 Today #WSFB2020 participant and Senior Curator, Dr Espen Knutsen, joins us to talk about his work in Paleontology. You can check out his research when Sea Monsters opens at Queensland Museum late this year. Be sure to follow along for more information about this exhibition.

15.01.2022 What does Australias stunning landscape look like from the sky? #WSFB2020 participant and Queensland Museum photographer Gary Cranitch found out! You can hear about his adventure capturing this incredible scenery.

14.01.2022 Welcome back to Planet Earth, Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley! These two Astronauts made history earlier this year as the first people launched from US Soil since 2011 when NASAs shuttle program retired. They successfully landed in the Gulf of Mexico after their two-month voyage to the International Space Station. It was the first crewed splashdown in an American capsule in 45 years. Congratulations on a groundbreaking journey!... : NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration/Bill Ingalls

12.01.2022 World Science Festival Brisbane alumni Andy Thomas entered the record books as the first Australian-born professional astronaut in space and now his wife Shannon Walker will join him when she becomes the first woman to fly on a commercial orbital space flight when NASA SpaceX lifts off at 10:49am this morning. You can catch all the excitement over on NASA TV here: https://go.nasa.gov/3eVFTPz : NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

12.01.2022 Did you know 97% of the earths water is in the oceans? At #WSFB we are passionate about water conservation. Young Australian Emma has been shortlisted for the Stockholm Junior Water Prize for her idea about using eggshells to help absorb agricultural biowaste. Congratulations on a wonderful effort Emma! Read about Emmas idea and vote for her now in the Peoples Choice category: https://bit.ly/3kow2Ep

11.01.2022 Happy National Science Week! To celebrate we are paying respects to some of the worlds greatest minds who have attended #WSFB. Tag a scientist and show them some Brian Greene Yvonne Cagle Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith ... Dr Karl Kruszelnicki #scienceweek

11.01.2022 Be honest, whose done a bit of isolation trivia? Well, Lee Constable and Joel Gilmore hosted an epic battle on Friday night at Queensland Museum for the first museum trivia. Over the next few weeks well carry on the fun with some #TriviaTuesdays. Stay tuned for fun tidbits all science related. #ScienceWeek

11.01.2022 Meet Divya Mehta, our last finalist for the 2020 Queensland Women in STEM Prize. Her incredible research focuses on how your environment can affect your DNA. Congratulations Divya!

10.01.2022 Rising from the ashes! A miniscule peacock spider has emerged from the top of Bluff Knoll to celebrate his survival of the Stirling Range bushfire. Despite their tiny size of up to 6 millimeters, the threatened species are certainly a force to be reckoned with! #peacockspider #australianwildlife #threatenedspecies : Paul Harrison/ABC News

10.01.2022 Students from Pormpuraaw State School in Cape York, had a special virtual visit today from Minister for Science and Arts Leeanne Enoch MP who congratulated them on winning The Hatchery Crusaders competition with their artwork of a turtle made from discarded plastic. #WSFB2021 - Congratulations once again!

10.01.2022 Congratulations to the next Chief Scientist, Dr Cathy Foley! What an inspiration to young female scientists everywhere.

09.01.2022 Today is International Asteroid Day! This image from the Hubble Space Telescope reveals the gradual self-destruction of an asteroid, whose ejected dusty material has formed two long, thin, comet-like tails. Read more: https://go.nasa.gov/2BCSQOI : NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

08.01.2022 Congratulations to the team at Australian Institute of Marine Science who are expecting a crown-of-thorns starfish. Researchers have made an exciting development with a new rapid test that can detect very low numbers of the coral-eating pest, which are hard to spot with current survey methods. Their clever design uses the same technology as a home pregnancy test! This sensitive test will also enable #citizenscientists such as tourism operators and GBR mangers to help with early outbreak warnings of the troublesome starfish. #BiodiversityMonth

08.01.2022 Female scientists are incredible and the Queensland Women in STEM Prize certainly received many outstanding applications. Today were excited to announce the finalists so a big congratulations to these incredible women for their hard work in their respective fields. Stay tuned on 27 September to find out the winners. Read more here: https://bit.ly/32DAp7w... 1. Samantha Nixon 2. Kate Quigley 3. Denuja Karunakaran 4. Divya Mehta 5. Toni Hay 6. Keely Perry #WSFB2020 #WomenInSTEM Queensland Women Queensland Science BHP Foundation

07.01.2022 That’s a wrap! We had so much fun bringing #WSFQ2021 to Chinchilla! Today we saw students come along to learn about STEM career pathways and explore the City of Science Presented with Community Partner Shell's QGC business... #WSFQ2021 #thisisqueensland Visit Queensland, Australia

07.01.2022 Why are some sponges carnivorous? Belonging to the Cladorhizidae group, some of the species have adopted this behaviour in order to survive in the deep sea. Hear more about these magnificent animals on the new Museum Revealed Podcast. Listen Here: https://bit.ly/34iPPiX #MuseumRevealed #ScienceWeek

06.01.2022 How can we increase energy yield from natural gas without creating extra infrastructure? Well, 2020 Queensland Women in Stem finalist Keely Perry is asking this question! She hopes her research will help us transition to using non-renewable resources. Check out the below video where she chats all about it.... Well done on an amazing effort Keely!

06.01.2022 Whats all this wibbly wobbly stuff? Check out the first images taken by NASAs Solar Orbiter. These are the closet images to be taken of the sun making them a first of their kind! The orbiter was roughly halfway between the Earth and the Sun when it snapped these pretty neat pics. : NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

06.01.2022 Meet Dr Kate Quigley who was recently nominated as a finalist for the 2020 Queensland Women in Stem Prize. Her research focuses on new genetic technologies to help coral resist rising ocean temperatures and reduce coral bleaching in the Great Barrier Reef. Well done Kate!

05.01.2022 Teachers, explore all things A T O M S Let's unpack the interaction of atoms and molecules, DNA and detonating bombs in the Science of Change, Life & Explosions for the #WSFB2021 Education Program! Book Now: https://bit.ly/3mNk7Av

04.01.2022 Calling all plant lovers, its time for a round of #TriviaTuesday! Can you tell us the scientific family name of the species featured in this fossil found in the Queensland Museum collection? Brownie points if you can also tell us when they first appeared on Earth.

03.01.2022 Oceans Eleven? More like Oceans Seven! Did you know there are only 7 types of sea turtles in the world and 6 of them call Queensland home? : Queensland Museum, Gary Cranitch

03.01.2022 Cone snails are more than just a pretty face! Did you know researchers are studying how their venom can be used for pain management? : Queensland Museum, Jeff Wright

01.01.2022 ANNOUNCEMENT! World Science Festival Queensland is back in 2021. Returning to Townsville, Chinchilla, Gladstone, Toowoomba and Ipswich. Who is excited for #WSFQ2021? Learn More: https://bit.ly/3htJcOB #WSFB2021