- What’s on
The Science Exchange: An historic tour
At The Science Exchange, Friday 25 May, 5:30-6pm
Take a tour of the Science Exchange to hear some fascinating stories and to see the famous Morris & Co stained glass windows.
Science behind the headlines: Alternative Energy
At The Science Exchange, Tuesday 22 May, 6-7:30pm
The science of climate change is irrefutable and it is time to move the discussion forward and consider the options for energy generation in the future.
RiAus PDplus: Regenerative Medicine
Livestreaming online, Wednesday 23 May, 3:45-5pm CST
Participate in a live online seminar with Associate Professor Simon Koblar from Adelaide University, a regenerative medicine expert talking about regenerative medicine, his work and science career. Ask questions via the online chat function then use the PDplus teacher notes in your classroom.
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At The Science Exchange, Tuesday 29 May, 6-7:30pm
Make the most of this year’s transit of Venus, your “last chance in a lifetime”. Seats for this event are now fully booked. Please join the livestreaming at riaus.org.au/livestreaming. Or join our livestreaming room at The Science Exchange and meet our speakers during intermission and after the talk.
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Livestreaming online, Wednesday 30 May, 3:45-5pm CST
Participate in a live online seminar with Andrew Dickson, a wind technology expert, talk about wind technology, solar energy and his science career. Ask questions via the online chat function then use the PDplus teacher notes in your classroom.
Winning sky photos: The David Malin awards 2011
At The Science Exchange, from Tuesday 5 June until Friday 13 July
Exhibition open 10am-5pm Monday to Friday
Spectacular photographic images of the Australian night sky will take you on a journey from city to outback at our FutureSpace Gallery.
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Win a DVD of ABC TV's "Australia:The Time Traveller's Guide
If you're someone who can never get enough science, we've got fantastic news! Become a new subscriber to our weekly RiAus e-newsletter, (or, if you already enjoy your weekly dose of RiAus news and events, suggest one or more friends to sign up). You, and your nominated friends, will go in a draw to win an awe-inspiring DVD about our beautiful continent!
Want more science in your life?
"I decided to join RiAus because I was so impressed with the quality and quantity of the presentations that I wanted to support RiAus and ensure its longevity by becoming a member. My friends and I generally go to an event nearly every week and I particularly enjoy having access to the latest developments in science." - Ron Dickens, RiAus member
2012 is the National Year of Reading
Celebrate the National Year of Reading 2012 and browse the selection of the most popular science books in Australia as voted by the RiAus community!
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Do you know someone with a passion for science? An RiAus gift membership grants access to a unique community of science enthusiasts.
Current Art Exhibition:
Winning sky photos: The David Malin awards 2011
What's On:
The Science Exchange: An historic tour
Location: The Science Exchange.
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Science behind the headlines: Alternative energy
Location: The Science Exchange. Program: Science Behind the Headlines.
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RiAus PDplus: Regenerative Medicine
Program: PDplus.
Transit of Venus
Location: The Science Exchange.
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RiAus PDplus: Wind Technology
Program: PDplus.
Recent Events:
Telling science stories with Randy Olson
Location: The Science Exchange.
Bookings have closed for this event.
Bragg walking tour
Location: The Science Exchange.
Bookings have closed for this event.
RiAus book club: Transit of Venus
Location: The Science Exchange. Program: Book Club.
Bookings have closed for this event.
The Science Exchange revealed
Location: The Science Exchange.
Bookings have closed for this event.
Mawson’s expedition on film
Location: State Library of South Australia.
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Recent Articles:
- 'The genesis of Antarctic science', by Ben Lewis.
The year 2012 marks one of the most significant centenaries in Australia’s history. In 1912, a group of expeditioners ... Read More » - 'Solving the world’s energy problem', by James Byrne.
Let’s not beat around the bush; the science of climate change is settled. Ninety-seven percent of scientists actively working ... Read More » - 'The budget and the science', by Paul Willis.
How did science and science education fare in last week’s Federal Budget and what do the Fed’s funding decisions ... Read More » - 'The rising tides of climate change and the challenge for Bangladesh', by Freya Dougan-Whaite.
Bangladesh’s people are resilient. At a public forum at the Hawke Centre in Adelaide, one of the scheduled speakers, ... Read More » - 'Statistics, lies and videotape', by Kim Harvey.
Mark Twain famously quoted 19th-century British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli as saying, “There are three kinds of lies: lies, ... Read More »
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