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World Science Festival Brisbane

Brace yourselves for a mind-blowing cosmic journey when World Science Festival Brisbane returns in 2024.

For ten days from

Friday, 15 March until

Sunday, 24 March, World Science Festival Brisbane presents a program full of engaging conversations, awe-inspiring events, art installations and so much more for visitors of all ages.

Highlights:

Decoding

Thought: AI’s New Breakthroughs and Boundaries

Thursday, 21 March

15 to 24 March 2024

2024, 7:30pm

Leading researchers and privacy experts join Brian Greene to explore the function and ethical implications of this technological breakthrough.

Mysteries from the Museum

Friday, 22 March 2024, 6pm

A fragment of rock, a scrap of paper, a headless bird. Three ordinary, if slightly obscure objects, with three extraordinary stories.

Dream On: The Waste and Climate War

Saturday, 23 March

2024, 1:30pm Planet advocate and environmental provocateur, Craig Reucassel plunges into Australia’s waste and climate crisis.

Life On Mars

Friday, 22 March 2024, 7:30pm

Graham Phillips and a panel of experts shed light on the intricacies of space exploration, the technological marvels of interplanetary missions and the profound questions they raise about life’s existence beyond our planet. To buy tickets and see the full program, visit the CR Code below.

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P T O P O Y E R T

Today’s target:

20 words average

25 words good

30+ words excellent

Find words of four letters or more. Every word must include the centre letter and each letter is used once only. Find at least one nine-letter word. No colloquial or foreign words, capitalised nouns, apostrophes, hyphens. No verbs or plural words ending in ‘s’. Solution list is not exhaustive. Ref: Macquarie Dictionary

ASTROLOGY with Joanne Madeline Moore

ARIES (Mar 21 – Apr 19)

The Mars/Uranus square could amp up your impulsive, impatient, argumentative side, especially involving friends or finances. And relationships look challenging, as loved ones are more unpredictable than usual. With Venus visiting your friendship and peer group zones, strive to be more diplomatic. If you can temporarily morph from a raging ram to a gentle lamb, then life will be less bumpy. Channel your fiery energy into making a goal or dream come true.

TAURUS (Apr 20 – May 20)

This week the Venus/Uranus square revs up your motivation and boosts your Bullish bravado. But you could also feel rather rushed and slightly unsettled. Cool down and calm down! Aim to do plenty of physical activity, so you can channel your restless energy in pleasant and productive ways. But being overly proprietorial about a person or situation will only lead to a fraction too much friction. Strive to be less stubborn about people, possessions and work.

GEMINI (May 21 – June 20)

Gregarious Geminis are clever communicators but are you confident enough for big-time success? With no less than eight planets (including the New Moon) activating your career and aspirations zones, a golden opportunity is waiting in the wings. But you must grab it when it appears, or it will promptly pass you by. Monday and Tuesday favour original ideas and innovative plans, whereas Friday and Saturday are fabulous for creative projects and spiritual pursuits.

CANCER (June 21 – July 22)

Unpredictable Uranus could unsettle a close relationship on Monday or Saturday, especially if there are secret agreements, trust issues or joint finances involved. Then Sunday’s New Moon activates your adventure zone, so you’re in the mood to plan (and book?) weekend getaways or work holidays for the rest of the year. Mercury also moves into your career zone so it’s time to amp up the communication with colleagues, clients and/or customers.

LEO (July 23 – Aug 22)

Have you been feeling like a tired and listless

Leo? This week – courtesy of the restorative, transformative New Moon – you’ll feel your mojo, motivation and Lion’s roar returning. So find a challenging project to direct your energy into. The Sun, Mercury and Uranus also encourage you to be more positive when communicating with others. A sunny smile and an encouraging comment will get you a lot further than feisty fireworks and theatrical foot-stamping!

VIRGO (Aug 23 – Sep 22)

The planets could generate a lucky break involving a partnership, joint venture, travel opportunity or educational project. So get your ideas out there (in person and online) as you inform and entertain others with your mercurial mind. A major relationship (of the romantic or platonic variety) could go through a New Moon metamorphosis. Do your best to air any concerns in a compassionate way, as you work through problems that have been holding you back.

LIBRA (Sep 23 – Oct 22)

Laidback Librans love peace and harmony! But they may be hard to find, as unpredictable Uranus squares Venus (your power planet) on Monday. So expect upsets or surprises … perhaps a disruptive partner, an unpredictable friend or a rebellious child. Then Sunday’s New Moon stimulates your wellbeing zone, so it’s a wonderful weekend to start a new diet, reboot an exercise program or begin a meditation practice. Remember – health is the true wealth.

SCORPIO (Oct 23 – Nov 21)

Uranus disrupts domestic harmony but don’t let it disturb your equilibrium. The secret to success is learning to let go, as you keep what’s working in your life and discard what isn’t. (But you may have to lose a current battle in order to win the long-term war.) Opportunities for New Moon growth come from a loved one, as you realise who has your best interests at heart. It’s also a good time to express your creative side and appreciate the talents of others.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 – Dec 21)

Being of service to others (with kindness and compassion) brings much joy and satisfaction. Plus take the time to savour and enjoy the simple things in your everyday life – like a kiss from a child or a walk in the park. But avoid making a rash, insensitive comment (in person or online) that you later regret. It’s a wonderful weekend to entertain at home with a special meal, as the New Moon stimulates your family zone. Convivial conversation is a bonus.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22 – Jan 19)

The New Moon lights up your communication, education and neighbourhood zones, so it’s a fabulous week to focus, plan, study, organize and strategize. Especially involving partnerships, joint ventures and projects within your local community. But double-check all information that comes your way on the weekend. Make sure someone isn’t trying to steamroll you or pull the wool over your eyes (particularly involving friends and/or finances).

AQUARIUS (Jan 20 – Feb 18)

This week Uranus (your ruling planet) squares Venus and Mars, which will stir up your impulsive, restless, rebellious side. So slow down, Aquarius –otherwise you could find yourself headed for an argument or an accident. With Venus and Mars both visiting your sign, you’ll find the more you cooperate with others, the more affection and abundance you’ll attract. And the more proactive you are about making positive changes, the better your week will be.

PISCES (Feb 19 – Mar 20)

The stars bless creative projects, boost intuition, and help you get lost in a fabulous fantasy novel or a favourite romantic movie. With the Sun, New Moon, Mercury, Saturn and Neptune all illuminating your sign, you’re keen to please others. But avoid the temptation to say ‘yes’ to everyone and everything, like a compliant doormat. You may find you’ve bitten off more than you can comfortably chew! Confidence is high on the weekend so make the most of it.

MAIN ARM GENERAL STORE

OPEN 7 DAYS

THURSDAY

STANLEY TUCCI: SEARCHING FOR ITALY

SBS, 8.40pm

FRIDAY

ABC, 7.35pm

Gone are the days of the hardworking yucca plant featuring in almost every second front garden. Thankfully, plant lovers’ eyes have been well and truly opened to the beauty and bene ts of Australian natives, and tonight Clarence Slockee celebrates the bright and beautiful array of autumn owering natives. The tail end of summer won’t seem so sad once you lay eyes on these blooming beauties. While Millie Ross soaks up the last rays of summer, Costa Georgiadis (pictured) meets multicultural community gardeners, and Tammy Huynh pops in to a collector’s colourful balcony. Always vibrant and earthy.

FRIDAY

WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING

SEVEN, 8.30pm

Author Delia Owens’ hit novel comes to life with atmospheric cinematography.

Normal People’s Daisy Edgar Jones (pictured) is “marsh girl” Kya.

A return trip to Italy accompanied by the breezy charms of Stanley Tucci (pictured)? It’d be rude, if not a little outrageous, to say no to this gleaming rendezvous. In season two of the award-winning actor’s journey to his ancestral homeland, The Lovely Bones star adds a little extra dough to proceedings with eight episodes (two more than last time). It includes a rather personal trip to his paternal grandfather’s town of Calabria, with Piedmont and Umbria also on the itinerary. This pilgrimage begins in the “ oating city” Venice. Featuring a morning at wine bar serving cicchetti (aka tapas) and a gondola ride to an 1000-year-old sh market. 0103

FRIDAY, March 1

Abused then abandoned in swampland, Kya grows up alone and ostracised by her small North Carolina town, only to end up as a murder suspect after she emerges from her solitary existence to try and nd some human connection. Produced by Reese Witherspoon, it is a choppy adaptation that’s perhaps too slick to do the haunting tale justice. For those who haven’t devoured the book and don’t have sky-high expectations, it is a gripping 1960s-set, moody mystery thriller with many plot twists. In a very Hollywood style adaptation, Jones is undeniably electric.

ABC TV (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (6) TEN (5) NBN (8, 80)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Planet America. (R) 10.30 That Paci c Sports Show. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Silent Witness. (Mav, R)

2.00 House Of Gods. (Ml, R) 3.00 The Cook And The Chef. (R) 3.25 Tenable. (R) 4.15 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

5.10 Grand Designs. (R)

6.00

10.35

Seven Morning News.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens.

MOVIE: Where The Crawdads Sing. (2022, Masv) An abandoned girl who raised herself in the marshlands opens herself to a new world when she is drawn to two young men from town. However, when one of them is found dead, she nds herself the prime suspect. Daisy Edgar-Jones, Taylor John Smith, David Strathairn.

12.40 12

Deal.

Hosted by Grant Denyer.

7.30 The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton chats with Cate Blanchett, Kate Winslet and Dua Lipa.

9.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. (PG, R) It is a busy week for British dog trainer Graeme Hall as he meets a labrador, a bulldog and a terrier.

10.30 Fire Country. (Mav, R) Vince’s judgment is compromised.

11.30 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Hosted by Stephen Colbert.

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

6am WorldWatch. 10.00 The Movie Show. 12.10pm Most Expensivest. 12.40 Transnational. 1.40 The Pizza Show. 2.05 Hustle. 2.55 WorldWatch. 4.55 Joy Of Painting. 5.25 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 5.35 Joy Of Painting. 6.05 Trip Hazard: My Great British Adventure. 6.35 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.25 The Day The Rock Star Died. 8.55 Athletics. World Indoor Championships. Day 1. Morning session. 1.10am Late Programs. 6am Shopping. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Room For Improvement. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Our Town. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 House Of Wellness. 2.00 Last Chance Learners. 2.30 Weekender. 3.00 Room For Improvement. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Border Security: International. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs. 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 18. Melbourne Victory v Central Coast Mariners. Highlights. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 9.30 Jake And The Fatman. 10.30 JAG. 12.30pm In The Dark. 1.30 NCIS. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 Bondi Rescue. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: Hawai’i. 11.15 Diagnosis Murder. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG. 6am Danger Man. 7.00 Cre o. 7.30 Skippy. 8.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Explore. 2.05 Dr Quinn. 3.05 Antiques Roadshow. 3.35 MOVIE: Twice Round The Da odils. (1962, PG) 5.30 Celebrity Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Motorway Cops: Catching Britain’s Speeders. 8.30 MOVIE: Dune. (1984, PG) 11.15 Late Programs. BOLD (51) 9GEM (82) 7TWO (62) VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 6.55pm Shaun The Sheep. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 MOVIE: Pride. (2014, M) 10.30 Would I Lie To You? 11.00 QI. 11.30 Killing Eve. 12.15am Back. 12.40 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 1.30 MOVIE: Walkabout. (1971, M) 3.10 Ballet Now. 4.10 ABC News Update. 4.15 Close. 5.00 Clangers. 5.10 Kiddets. 5.25 The Wonder Gang. 5.35 Late Programs. ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon Scorpion. 2.00 Bewitched. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Raymond. 4.00 Family Ties. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Children’s Programs. 5.40 MOVIE: Bridge To Terabithia. (2007, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Nanny McPhee. (2005, PG) 9.30 MOVIE: Bean. (1997, PG) 11.15 Dating No Filter. 11.45 Medium. 1.40am Raymond. 2.05 Full House. 2.30 Gigantosaurus. 3.00 Bakugan: Geogan Rising. 3.30 Beyblade Burst QuadStrike. 4.00 Transformers: Prime. 4.30 Ninjago. 5.00 Late Programs. 6am Hook, Line And Sinker. 7.00 My Fishing Place. 7.30 Creek To Coast. 8.00 A Football Life. 9.00 America’s Game. 10.00 Blokesworld. 10.30 American Restoration. 11.00 American Pickers. Noon Pawn Stars. 1.00 Counting Cars. 2.00 Secrets Of The Supercars. 3.00 Timbersports. 3.30 Mt Hutt Rescue. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 MOVIE: Men In Black: International. (2019, M) 9.50 MOVIE: Hellboy. (2004, M) 12.20am Late Programs. 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Becker. 8.00 NBL Slam. 8.30 Friends. 10.00 The Big Bang Theory. 11.00 Becker. Noon Frasier. 1.30 Two And A Half Men. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Two And A Half Men. 11.00 Frasier. Midnight Home Shopping. 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 2.30 Just For Laughs Uncut. 3.30 Bold. 4.30 Shopping. 5.30 Joseph Prince. 9GO! (83) 6am Peggy Sue Got Married. Continued. (1986, PG) 7.10 Kim Ji-Young, Born 1982. (2019, PG, Korean) 9.20 Princess Caraboo. (1994, PG) 11.10 Desperately Seeking Susan. (1985, M) 1.05pm Stage Mother. (2020, M) 2.45 The Movie Show. 3.15 Young Girls Of Rochefort. (1967, PG, French) 5.35 December Boys. (2007, PG) 7.30 The Lady In The Van. (2015, M) 9.30 Swan Song. (2021) 11.30 The Duke Of Burgundy. (2014, MA15+) 1.30am Benedetta. (2021, MA15+, French) 3.55 Late Programs. PEACH (52) 7MATE (64) SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.10pm The Next Step. 1.55 Horrible Histories. 2.25 Scream Street. 3.00 Get Blake! 3.25 Dennis & Gnasher: Unleashed! 3.40 Space Nova. 4.00 Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs. 4.20 Planet Lulin. 4.45 The Inbestigators. 5.00 Hardball. 5.25 Miraculous. 5.55 So Awkward. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Horrible Histories. 7.40 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 8.00 Transformers: EarthSpark. 8.25 Dragon Ball Super. 9.10 Dwight In Shining Armour. 9.35 All-Round Champion. 11.15 Close. ABC ME (23) 6am News Programs. 1pm ABC News Day. 3.00 News. 4.00 Afternoon Brie ng. 5.00 ABC News. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 ABC National News. 7.35 ABC Evening News. 8.00 Planet America: Fireside Chat. 8.45 If You’re Listening. 9.00 ABC News Tonight. 9.30 Close Of Business. 10.00 ABC Nightly News. 10.30 World This Week. 11.00 News. 11.15 Planet America: Fireside Chat. Midnight News. 12.30 Breakfast Couch. 1.00 News. 1.15 Close Of Business. 1.45 If You’re Listening. 2.00 Late Programs. ABC NEWS (24) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Postcards. 8.00 Garden Gurus. 8.30 The Block. 9.30 House Hunters Int. 10.30 Hello SA. 11.00 Living Alaska. Noon House Hunters Reno. 1.00 Unsellable Houses. 2.00 My Lottery Dream Home International. 2.30 My Lottery Dream Home. 3.00 The Block. 4.00 Living Alaska. 5.00 Fixer Upper. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters. 7.30 Island Of Bryan. 8.30 Houses With History. 9.30 Revealed. 10.30 Renovation Impossible. 11.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Rick Stein’s Road To Mexico. 12.35pm Everyday Gourmet. 1.05 My Market Kitchen. 1.30 Dolce India. 2.00 My Greek Table. 2.30 Food Lover’s Guide. 3.00 Australia’s Food Bowl. 3.30 Amy Schumer Learns To Cook. 4.30 Everyday Gourmet. 5.00 Eat China. 6.00 Food Trail. 6.30 Mary Makes It Easy. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Rick Stein’s Far Eastern Odyssey. 8.40 Jamie’s Great Britain. 9.35 Come Dine With Me UK. 10.30 The Cook Up. 11.00 Late Programs. 9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 News. 9.30 News. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon News. 12.30 News. 1.00 The Kenny Report. 2.00 Afternoon Agenda. 3.00 Paul Murray Live. 4.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.30 Business Now With Ross Greenwood. 5.00 Erin. 6.00 Steve Price. 7.00 Prime Time. 8.00 The US Report. 9.00 The Media Show. 9.30 NewsNight. 10.00 NewsNight. 11.00 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 11.55 MOVIE: Flawless. (1999, M) 1.50pm First Sounds. 2.05 Going Places. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Motown Magic. 3.25 The World According To Grandpa. 3.35 The Magic Canoe. 4.00 Toi Time. 4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 NITV News: Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Arabian Inferno. 7.30 Eddie’s Lil’ Homies. 7.45 MOVIE: Journey To The Center Of The Earth. (1988) 9.15 MOVIE: Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son. (2011, M) 11.05 Late Programs. SKY NEWS (53) NITV (34) SBS FOOD (33) Please Note: Programs are correct at the time of print and are subject to change by the Networks. CONSUMER ADVICE (P) Pre-school (C) Children (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (R) Repeat (CC) Closed Captions (a) Adult themes (d) Drug references (h) Horror (s) Sex references (l) Language (m) Medical procedures (n) Nudity (v) Violence.