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Explore scientific ideas that help explain the world around us.
Examine key scientific concepts and developments in an accessible and engaging way. Build understanding of how science shapes everyday life, society, and our view of the world.
George Shipp Memorial Lecture 2026
George Shipp Memorial Lecture 2026
<h4 id="header-kindness-a-species-survival-skill">Kindness: A Species Survival Skill</h4>
<p>Drawing on the work of archaeologists, neuroscientists and psychologists, Hugh Mackay will explore what it
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Inside the Maritime Collection Tour
Inside the Maritime Collection Tour
<p><strong>Explore more than 160,000 objects that are not on public display in this exclusive up-close tour of the National Maritime Collection.</strong></p>
<p>Enjoy guided access to the Museum’s
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Inside the Maritime Collection Tour
<p><strong>Explore more than 160,000 objects that are not on public display in this exclusive up-close tour of the National Maritime Collection.</strong></p>
<p>Enjoy guided access to the Museum’s
...Inside the Maritime Collection Tour
<p><strong>Explore more than 160,000 objects that are not on public display in this exclusive up-close tour of the National Maritime Collection.</strong></p>
<p>Enjoy guided access to the Museum’s
...Inside the Maritime Collection Tour
<p><strong>Explore more than 160,000 objects that are not on public display in this exclusive up-close tour of the National Maritime Collection.</strong></p>
<p>Enjoy guided access to the Museum’s
...Inside the Maritime Collection Tour
<p><strong>Explore more than 160,000 objects that are not on public display in this exclusive up-close tour of the National Maritime Collection.</strong></p>
<p>Enjoy guided access to the Museum’s
...Inside the Maritime Collection Tour
<p><strong>Explore more than 160,000 objects that are not on public display in this exclusive up-close tour of the National Maritime Collection.</strong></p>
<p>Enjoy guided access to the Museum’s
...Inside the Maritime Collection Tour
<p><strong>Explore more than 160,000 objects that are not on public display in this exclusive up-close tour of the National Maritime Collection.</strong></p>
<p>Enjoy guided access to the Museum’s
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First Victory: HMAS Sydney vs SMS Emden, 1914
First Victory: HMAS Sydney vs SMS Emden, 1914
<p>In November 1914, HMAS Sydney achieved Australia's first naval victory of the First World War by defeating the renowned German raider SMS Emden. This course tells the compelling story of two
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Theory of Jet Flight
Theory of Jet Flight
<p>Ever marvelled at how a massive airliner gracefully lifts off, soars across continents, and touches down with pinpoint precision? Led by seasoned international airline captain and engaging aviation
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What is Consciousness?
What is Consciousness?
<p>Consciousness is the one thing each of us knows most intimately, yet it remains one of the greatest mysteries in philosophy, science and human thought. Every experience, memory, emotion and
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Satellite Observation of our Planetary Environment
Satellite Observation of our Planetary Environment
<p>Our environment is changing, and not for the better: global warming; ozone loss; air pollution; ecosystem damage; even our weather. Scientists need to study both the causes, and the effects, of
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Fever, Filth and the Surgeon's Scalpel: Epidemics Below Decks in the Age of Sail
Fever, Filth and the Surgeon's Scalpel: Epidemics Below Decks in the Age of Sail
<p>Far more sailors died from disease than from storms or enemy action. This fascinating course explores the hidden medical world below decks, where cramped conditions, poor hygiene and limited
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The Japanese Midget Submarine Attack on Sydney Harbour
The Japanese Midget Submarine Attack on Sydney Harbour
<p>On the night of 31 May 1942, three Japanese midget submarines entered Sydney Harbour on a daring mission to attack Allied warships. Their raid sparked one of the most dramatic wartime events ever
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Human Error in Famous and Major Airline Accidents
Human Error in Famous and Major Airline Accidents
<p>Why do smart pilots make fatal mistakes? Flying is one of the safest ways to travel, yet when things go wrong, the results can be catastrophic and strangely compelling. In this fascinating course,
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Understanding Nature: An Introduction to Conservation Biology
Understanding Nature: An Introduction to Conservation Biology
<p>Conservation biology helps us understand and protect the extraordinary diversity of life on Earth. Designed for curious beginners, this introductory workshop explores topics ranging from cell
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