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@ProfBrianCox @cupofteegan Lucy and Scruffy would be over the moon if you could make space in your calendar for a visit to Scitech this week!

Thank you to everyone who came to the shows in Australia so far - wonderful evening in Adelaide last night - thanks for the pictures @cupofteegan ! Onwards to Perth …

Dear @ProfBrianCox, do you have space in your tour for Scruffy and Lucy? #scitechwa @adambennettpuppeteer #professorbriancox #HorizonsTour

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

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…

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-gu…

Are you a pro in #animal science… or have you fallen for the myths? 😼 abc.net.au/news/science/2…

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-f…

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-kids-c…

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

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/scitechgaticke… Members: bit.ly/scitechmembers… COVID FAQs 👇 scitech.org.au/covid19-respon…

📣 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

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. 🎨🌱

Meet #exoplanet Gliese 486b and the Perth amateur astronomer who helped discover it! 🔭 #spacenews particle.scitech.org.au/space/spotting…

Fascinating! 🦟

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/scitechgaticke… More info: scitech.org.au/covid19-respon…

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

UPDATE: We hope to reopen on Saturday 1 May, pending COVID-19 advice from the WA Government. Stay safe everyone! 🧡

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-respon…

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…