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Solar science @ Colac Cana Festival

The power of the sun can be harnessed to cook food, burst balloons, generate electricity and even power a car! View video and images from the hands-on solar science activities.

Chocolate Coated Science @ Lakes Entrance

NEW! View the video of the journey into the world of chocolate, with popular food scientist and chef Galit Segev and Graeme Reynolds, local Lakes Entrance truffle manufacturer, MMM Truffles. Together they demonstrated the chemistry that underlies this favoured treat. View the pictures from this event.

Science of Fiction: Doctor Who @ Nati Frinj

The worldwide phenomenon Doctor Who has long been a television staple. With a mixture of drama, horror, comedy and sci-fi, the show caters for everyone. But just how much science is in science fiction? We went to Nati Frinj to find out more. View images from the day.

Spin, sweat and success @ the Jayco Herald Sun Tour

Free Range Science brought the science of cycling to the Jayco Herald Sun Tour. We followed the Tour around Victoria with the free program of science events which went inside the sport we love and examined some of the science which helps the athletes perform at their best.

School Holiday Science: Fizzle & Pop

The Free Range Science team were joined by The Scientwists and Food Safety Officer Rebecca McPhan. The Scientwists showed us that chemistry can be fun! Rebecca works for local salad grower Frais Farms, and was on hand to answer questions about her role.

Free Range Science & Art Symposium

View pictures from Mildura Palimpsest, where arts and science blended together.

The Festival of Ideas on the road

Welcome to the genetic revolution! Are you wondering what all this means—ethically, scientifically and for your community? This event explored the truth behind the genetic revolution, and give you the chance to question some high profile and specialist scientists. View images from the talk. Soon the videos will be available as well!

Will the world end in 2012?

How Galileo created modern astronomy that holds the answer - view video for the talk.

SKA- the biggest radio telescope in the world!

Professor Steven Tingay returned to Bendigo to present a fascinating story about SKA and the future of astronomy. View videos, photos and listen to a Tingay house song!

Scale free network art science lab

The world is absolutely full of fascinating creatures, patterns and objects too small for the human eye to see…. unless of course, you have the right tools! Why should scientists have all the fun?

Small Wonders: How microbes rule our world

Did you know that you’re currently carrying at least a kilo of bacteria around on (and in!) you at the moment? And that without these hitchhikers we’d get very sick, very quickly?

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The Free Range Science team is committed to delivering entertaining and thought-provoking events to engage you with the science and technology that affects our lives; all free of charge! So look out for us in a regional town near you!

Travelling around regional Victoria, Free Range Science brings live science events to where you least expect – it may be an arts festival, farmers market, music festival, sporting event or maybe even your local pub – we’ll be there with our unique brand of science.

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Solar science @ Colac Cana Festival

Chocolate Coated Science @ Lakes Entrance

Science of Fiction: Doctor Who @ Nati Frinj

Spin, sweat and success @ the Jayco Herald Sun Tour

School Holiday Science: Fizzle & Pop

Free Range Science & Art Symposium

The Festival of Ideas on the road

Will the world end in 2012?

SKA- the biggest radio telescope in the world!

Scale free network art science lab

Small Wonders: How microbes rule our world

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