World Science Festival Brisbane

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24 March 2019

INNOVATION BY DESIGN: Geeks, Style Gurus & Sciencepreneurs

Concert Hall, QPAC

24 March 2019

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Explore how science, design and business are working together to create a new ‘normal’. In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, the competition to bring a new idea to market is fiercer than ever. Welcome to the rise of sciencepreneurship, where scientists, designers and industry work together to streamline the challenging processes required to achieve groundbreaking outcomes. Our group of innovators explain the science behind their inspirations, from wearable technology and smart fashion to medical and engineering devices. INNOVATION BY DESIGN:...

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22 March 2019

PANDEMICS & EPIDEMICS: Preparing for the Ultimate Travel Bug

Concert Hall, QPAC

22 March 2019

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Can 21st century intelligence finally tame age-old enemies? From the bubonic plague to malaria and swine flu, infectious diseases that spread through communities and across borders have significantly shaped...

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24 March 2019

WE WILL BE MARTIANS: Our Future on the Red Planet

Concert Hall, QPAC

24 March 2019

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As the world celebrates the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, take a journey to our next destination: Mars. Our stellar group of interdisciplinary experts will explore the technological, physiological,...

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21 March 2019

OUR JEWELLED SEAS: Future-Proofing the Great Barrier Reef

Concert Hall, QPAC

21 March 2019

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It’s five minutes to midnight and scientists are leaving no coral unturned to save the reef. Coral reefs contribute considerably to Earth’s biodiversity, harbouring 25 percent of all marine life....

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