Book club: The Caves of Steel and The Naked Sun
Wednesday 11 July, 6–7:30pm The Science Exchange You’re on an expedition to solve a mysterious murder, a million years in the future. July’s book club features the first two books in Isaac Asimov’s Robot series. Booking required Science Outside the Square presents
Fun with Fungi
Friday 27 July, 12–2pm and 6–8pm Adelaide Central Market, Gouger Street Stage Pam Catcheside, Pam Tobin Bet you didn’t know mushrooms could be this much fun. Cooking demos, mouth-watering tastings, and a hands-on display will show you the wild side of fungi. FREE, no booking required In association with the Australian Mushroom Growers Association.
RiAus Art: Domestic + Science
Friday 27 July to Wednesday 29 August Monday–Friday, 10am–5pm RiAus FutureSpace Gallery, The Science Exchange “It’s not rocket science.” Do phrases like this fool you into thinking that science is separate from your everyday life? It’s not. Discover the science hidden in your domestic sphere. FREE Part of SALA Festival 2012.
Renate Nisi, Limbs b
Rocket Town
Tuesday 17, Thursday 19, Saturday 21 July, 7:30pm Sydney Bondi Feast bookings: 1300 241 167 Monday 6 August, 7pm Renmark bookings: 08 8586 3437 Tuesday 7 August, 7pm Port Augusta bookings: 08 8641 9176 Thursday 9 August, 7pm Woomera bookings: 08 8674 3226 Friday 10 August, 7pm Roxby Downs bookings: 08 8671 2001 Emily Steel’s award-winning play explores the lives of two teenagers and their relationships with the unusual and remote town of Woomera. What does it mean to be young in the middle of weapons-grade nowhere? Booking required. Rated PG15+ Developed in association with RiAus and Country Arts SA. This Inspiring Australia initiative is supported by the Australian Government as part of National Science Week.
Science of Fiction: Doctor Who
Saturday 11 August, 2pm and 6pm Sunday 12 August, 10am and 1pm CSIRO Discovery Centre, Clunies Ross Street, Acton ACT Rob Lloyd, Martin White, David Jennens, Allie Ford Doctor Who: Science? Fiction? Both? Comedian Rob Lloyd, two physicists and an astrophysicist take a light-hearted look at the science of Doctor Who. TICKETS $25, $20, $15. Bookings at trybooking.com/BMYT In association with CSIRO.
Simon Pampena in The fame algorithm
Thursday 9 August, 7–8pm The Science Exchange Finally maths is being used for stuff that matters... Popularity! Entertainment! LOLcats! Simon Pampena, the Angry Mathematician, is back to guide you on maths’ modern adventure to the dark side in this stand-up comedy show. Rated 16+ TICKETS $18 adults, $15 concs, $10 members Bookings: famealgorithm.eventbrite.com An Inspiring Australia initiative supported by the Australian Government as part of National Science Week.
RiAus Art: Incredible Inner Space
Thursday 6 September–Wednesday 21 November Monday–Friday, 10am–5pm RiAus FutureSpace Gallery, The Science Exchange These aren’t just pretty pictures: they’re part of a quest for knowledge. Each image has a story to tell, showing researchers’ exploration of inner space at the micro level. FREE In association with the Australian Microscopy & Microanalysis Research Facility (AMMRF).
Forever young
Thursday 6 September, 7:30–9pm The Science Exchange Looking young is a common obsession and a multi-billion dollar industry. After an advance screening of the special Catalyst episode ‘Skin Deep’, we’ll discuss our search for the secret of eternal youth. Booking required In association with ABC TV’s Catalyst. Free Range Science presents
Cheesy science
Saturday 8 September, 9am–1pm Bendigo Community Farmers Market, Williamson Street, Bendigo VIC Mellow and soft, or sharp and crumbly – cheese is a major part of our diet. Learn how cheeses are made, and why the taste and smell can be so different. FREE, no booking required Supported by the Victorian Government.
SCINEMA: Science meets cinema
Wednesday 15 August, 6–8 pm The Science Exchange Do you love films? And science? Get the best of both with SCINEMA 2012! We’re showcasing the best entries from this year’s international festival of science film. Special guests to be announced. FREE, booking required. Rated 18+ In association with SCINEMA. A National Science Week event. Free Range Science presents
Behind the shock machine: Did science go too far? Saturday 18 August, 2:30–3:30pm 4–5pm (science writing workshop) Drouin Library, 136 Princes Way, Drouin VIC Gina Perry and Justin Oakley Step back to 1961 and delve into one of the most controversial psychological experiments of all time. Did science go too far in its quest for knowledge? FREE, booking required for workshop Supported by the Victorian Government.
BOOKINGS: W: riaus.org.au T: 08 7120 8600
Science behind the headlines
Tuesday 18 September, 6–7:30pm The Science Exchange Paul Willis What’s hot in the headlines? We’ll discuss a current scientific issue, and how it is translated through the media. Our panel of journalists and scientists explore the science behind the stories. Booking required In association with AusSMC. An Inspiring Australia initiative supported by the Australian Government.
Book club
Wednesday 26 September, 6–7:30pm The Science Exchange As part of the Great Big Science Read, prominent Australian scientists will tell us about their favourite science books. September’s book will be chosen from their input. Stay tuned. Booking required