What happens to the human body in space? How small is a nanoparticle? And just what is dark matter? Nova, the Australian Academy of Science’s website for curious minds, has been answering these questions since its launch just four months ago. Nova’s most popular topics include the enhanced greenhouse effect, the chemistry of cosmetics, and… Read more
Monash University biology student, Lucy W, is in the second year of her studies, and has had some amazing opportunities during in her course. Read her story about volunteering in the Amazon: “One late night I was looking up biological field research stations around the world and I came across Los Amigos which is a… Read more
Digital faculty guides now available online The University of Queensland’s Faculty guides are now available for download. The 2016 guides include: Architecture, Arts, Education and Social Science, Engineering, Health, Business and Economics, Information Communications and Technology, Law, Science and new programs in Agriculture and Animal Science at Gatton. Hardcopies are available by contacting the UQ… Read more
ANU Internships – because there is life after university It’s hard to know what to study at university. Luckily you can change your mind. Meet Jessica Cregan who completed a genetic counselling internship with The Canberra Hospital. Read more… ANU science students branch out in Japan A group of ANU students recently travelled to the… Read more
Community venues and local schools will be overflowing with exciting, hands-on science when the Shell Science Circus and their colourful semi-trailer roll into towns through Queensland in November to stage public exhibitions of their ‘pop-up’ science centre. Visitors of all ages can enjoy over 40 interactive science exhibits and watch spectacular science shows as Science… Read more
Emma Wignell was one of 25 NYSF 2015 Alumni selected to attend the London International Youth Science Forum (LIYSF) in July and August 2015. The LIYSF has been operating for more than 50 years and attracts over 450 students from almost 65 countries for a two-week session. For Emma, attending LIYSF and the follow-up trip… Read more