Heartland Magazine Issue 39 March/April 2020

‘Great Moments in Science’

World Science Festival Queensland 2020

The World Science Festival Queensland is coming to Toowoomba in April with events and activities running from the 6th to the 20th of April. Other locations for the festival include Brisbane, Chinchilla, Gladstone, Ipswich and Townsville. The festival aims to educate and capture the imagination of all ages in the fascinating world of science.

On Monday 20th of April, Dr Karl returns to speak with school children, answering questions as well as exploring future career options in the field of science. These sessions give the children a lot to think about and offer a better understand of all the different facets of science.

Toowoomba’s Cobb+Co Museum will have Australia’s favourite science guru Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, to guide guests on a journey exploring science through his entertaining and interactive shows. His show ‘Great Moments in Science’ will be the on the 18th of April at 7.30 pm.

The night sky is full of beauty, mystery and endless questions and answers which can be explored on the 19th of April through the star gazing event. Toowoomba Astronomical Society will be on hand to assist with the event and are providing telescopes for guests to enjoy a special experience like no other. This event is free, but it is advised to book in to avoid disappointment as there are three sessions, 6.30pm, 7.15pm and 8.00pm.

Tesla Plasma Ball

The World Science Festival is in its 5th year in Queensland and has gone from strength to strength getting bigger each time. It is a family friendly event with activities for all ages. It makes science fun and accessible to everyone, igniting fresh interest into the exploration of the incredible world we live in. For more information, visit the website:

https://cobbandco.qm.qld.gov.au/

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