Western Australia's interactive science centre and statewide outreach science communication program. #ScitechWA
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24 Oct 2022
Dear @ProfBrianCox, do you have space in your tour for Scruffy and Lucy?
#scitechwa @adambennettpuppeteer #professorbriancox #HorizonsTour
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20 Jul 2021
Is it time for your school to shine? The 2021 Governor’s School STEM Awards celebrate schools that have shown an outstanding approach to #STEM learning: bit.ly/2S2ieG5
#GovSTEMawardsWA #FutureJobsFutureSkills #Take2STEM
@RogerCookMLA @SueEllery @GovHouseWA @ChiefSciWA
16 Jul 2021
Applications for the Governor’s School STEM Awards close 26 July 2021! Don’t forget to apply! For more info visit bit.ly/2S2ieG5 #GovSTEMawardsWA #FutureJobsFutureSkills #Take2STEM
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18 Jun 2021
It's not every day you get a shoutout from @NASA! Check out the winners of this year's @SpaceApps challenge, featuring our very own Team Loud And Clear: nasa.gov/feature/nasa-s-2020…
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26 May 2021
Just after sunset tonight, the moon will pass into the Earth's shadow, and by 7.18pm it'll be completely covered. Grab this week's Audio Guide to the Galaxy for a guided commentary on how and why it's happening: pnc.st/s/the-audio-guide-to-…
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15 May 2021
Are you a pro in #animal science… or have you fallen for the myths? 😼
abc.net.au/news/science/2021…
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13 May 2021
Have you been to see our newest science show: A Perfect Firestorm? 🔥
This sizzling show explores how the #weather influences #bushfire season, and how we can all observe changes in the sky and landscape to better understand #firedanger.
scitech.org.au/show/perfect-…
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12 May 2021
Did you know that only 21% of all the #plastic ever produced has been recycled or incinerated? That sounds like a missed opportunity!
Hear from one #engineer who's using it for building materials. 👷♀️🔨 #plasticwaste #recycle theconversation.com/curious-…
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8 May 2021
Add a little science to your #MothersDay with our bloomin' good paper flowers experiment! 💕🌸
The whole family can enjoy this easy #experiment, and watch flowers blossom before your very eyes. youtu.be/JIfS10pJPzM
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7 May 2021
From Saturday 8 May, visitors will not be required to wear masks to the Science Centre. Visitors still need to sign in with SafeWA app, and bookings are essential.
General Admission: bit.ly/scitechgatickets
Members: bit.ly/scitechmembersreserve
COVID FAQs 👇
scitech.org.au/covid19-respo…
7 May 2021
📣 Calling all teachers... you can now register your school for the Woodside Scitech Science Awards!
This awesome program gives WA primary schools the opportunity to reward their science students for showing a curiosity about the world.
Learn more 👉 bit.ly/WSScienceAwards
6 May 2021
Check out this awesome drawing contest from #KidsCareAboutClimate!
Kids aged 4-14 can submit a drawing, showing what they love most about #trees, and @fifteentrees will plant a tree for every entry. 🎨🌱
2 May 2021
April (14) hopes the peaceful #forest in her drawing is not 'the last view' & Ziggy (7) draws how #trees 'give us life'! Help kid (4-14) enter #kidscareaboutclimatechange (kidscareaboutclimate.org) by 30 June & we’ll #plantatree for them to help cool the Earth #climatecrisis! 1/2
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5 May 2021
Meet #exoplanet Gliese 486b and the Perth amateur astronomer who helped discover it! 🔭 #spacenews particle.scitech.org.au/spac…
4 May 2021
Fascinating! 🦟
Here's how eating insects is better for the environment. 🦗
Compared to conventionally farmed animals like beef, pork and chicken, insects produce fewer greenhouse gases.
More: blog.csiro.au/bringing-edibl…
ALT An infographic on how insects are better for the environment.
30 Apr 2021
The Science Centre will reopen from 10am, Sat 1 May with following safety measures:
😷 Staff & visitors (>12yo) need to wear masks
📱 Visitors need to sign with the SafeWA app
📏 The 2sqm rule will be in place
Tickets: bit.ly/scitechgatickets
More info: scitech.org.au/covid19-respo…
28 Apr 2021
Help us celebrate a lifetime achievement in #STEM! If you know an outstanding Western Australian who's pre-eminent in their field, nominate them for induction into the WA Science Hall of Fame.
Learn more 👇 jtsi.wa.gov.au/ScienceAwards
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27 Apr 2021
UPDATE: We hope to reopen on Saturday 1 May, pending COVID-19 advice from the WA Government.
Stay safe everyone! 🧡
23 Apr 2021
The Science Centre will be closed from 4pm, Friday 23 April, due to the WA Government’s COVID-19 lockdown of the Perth area. We hope to see you all again soon, but until then, please stay safe. 🧡
For more information visit: scitech.org.au/covid19-respo…
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23 Apr 2021
The Science Centre will be closed from 4pm, Friday 23 April, due to the WA Government’s COVID-19 lockdown of the Perth area. We hope to see you all again soon, but until then, please stay safe. 🧡
For more information visit: scitech.org.au/covid19-respo…
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23 Apr 2021
Did you know that #seaweed can grow up to 60cm a day, lower #oceanacidity and reduce the methane output of cows? Find out how this unassuming plant could help us solve some of the world's #sustainability dilemmas… #plantpower 🌿 bbc.com/future/article/20210…
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22 Apr 2021
It's #EarthDay! 🌏💚 Today, we're celebrating how #STEM can be used to rethink the future of our precious planet.
Get involved with our interactive Earth Matters activities – from building an insect hotel to designing sustainable sneakers. 👉 bit.ly/ScitechEMAtHome
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20 Apr 2021
Are you a Western Australian doing ground-breaking work in science, tech, engineering or maths? 💡
Become the next #STEM superstar! Applications for the Premier’s Science Awards are now open, with up to $50,000 to be won. #wasciawards
More info👉jtsi.wa.gov.au/ScienceAwards
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