Since 2015, science communication company Scientell has worked on over 350 projects for clients including research institutions, all levels of government, and private companies, enhancing the impact of science, research and technology with accessible, evidence-based activities and products. Dr Simon Torok shares his top tips on running a sustainable, science-based business.
Djuke Veldhuis works full time at a faculty of science and even she feels overwhelmed by the pace of development in science and technology. But to solve the global challenges facing us, we need to make sure that we don’t leave people behind. So National Science Week, and initiatives by Inspiring Victoria’s partner organisations, offer a superb platform for community involvement.
While we cannot directly observe them, every galaxy has its own halo of dark matter, on which familiar, visible matter hangs. Our solar system orbits the centre of our galaxy, while Earth orbits the Sun. As we do this, our motion through the Milky Way’s halo of dark matter creates the Headwind Effect. Dr Grace Lawrence asked whether this Headwind exhibits “gusts” of higher intensity.
It’s not uncommon to have “four seasons in one day” in Melbourne. Our variable weather patterns are driven by conditions moving from west to east and, to some extent, from the Southern Ocean to Australia. These variables control cloud formation and, just like following a cake recipe, change in flavour and form depending on the ingredients you put in.
A lot must go right for us to have water for people and the environment here in Victoria. It’s got to be the right amount, of the right quality, at the right time and place. It’s something that many of us take for granted. The systems and institutions that get that water to us—the infrastructure, governance, maintenance practices, and demand management—are largely invisible to us.
