The Rise and Reign of the Mammals by Steve Brusatte – explains how mammals, which include the human race, became ascendant. Discoveries have now been made by dedicated palaeontologists that their roots formed some 325 million years ago. They lie even further back than those of the dinosaurs over 200 million years ago. Mammals evolved over those 325 million years in a … [Read more...] about The Rise and Reign of the Mammals by Steve Brusatte – Book Review
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National Science Week: Brisbane
This year, National Science Week 2021 runs from 14 to 24 August 2021. Last year about 1.1 million people participated in more than 1200 National Science Week events—despite a global pandemic. You can explore topics from art to astrophysics, chemistry to climate change, and forensics to fermented food. About National Science Week National Science Week is Australia’s … [Read more...] about National Science Week: Brisbane
How to Survive a Pandemic by Michael Greger, MD – Book Review
How to Survive a Pandemic by Michael Greger, MD, explains how infectious diseases such as tuberculosis, bird flu, HIV and coronavirus, share a common origin, namely from the close interaction of humans and animals. These zoonotic diseases have continued to emerge since man first domesticated animals. Dr Greger reveals how the current methods of raising these animals have … [Read more...] about How to Survive a Pandemic by Michael Greger, MD – Book Review
Interview with Astronomer Mark Rigby
We chatted with Brisbane City Council’s Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium Curator and astronomer, Mark Rigby about the stars, the moon and comets: Tell us about the upcoming Halley’s Comet? Halley’s Comet will not be seen with the naked eye until 2061 (41 years from now). It is currently further from the Sun than the planet Neptune. While Halley’s Comet is not visible, … [Read more...] about Interview with Astronomer Mark Rigby
Amazing Things to See at the Discovery Centre @ Queensland Museum
The popular Discovery Centre, Queensland Museum has reopened packed with cultural artefacts, taxidermied animals and fossils. You can handle skulls, fossils, turtle shells and items from the First World War. Watch the live animals - green python snakes, spiders, stick insects and giant cockroaches. There are digital displays and more than 1,300 objects on display. This … [Read more...] about Amazing Things to See at the Discovery Centre @ Queensland Museum