by Captain Skellett | Mar 20, 2011 | Science at Home, Science Communication, Science in the Movies
Steve Wolf sent me his book on the science of movie stunts and special effects for review last month, by Saddleback Educational Publishing. Full of glossy pictures, this book is written for aspiring young scientists (not for adults or film makers.) Particularly kids...
by Captain Skellett | Mar 11, 2011 | Just for Fun, Science Communication
I just got home from seeing Daniel Keogh (from ABC’s the Hungry Beast, aka Professor Funk) performing in the 18+ science comedy show The Stupid Species – Why Everyone (except you) is an Idiot. It. Was. Awesome. From the complex and perplexing placebo...
by Captain Skellett | Mar 3, 2011 | Science Communication
This week, thousands of Australians went back to Uni starting a new semester of study. For some, science is their bag and they’re picking up a chemistry class or two. I’ve been there, and they’ve got a big year ahead. There’s nothing quite like...
by Captain Skellett | Feb 28, 2011 | Science Art, Science Communication, Science in the Movies
We are at a very disturbing point in film production, where we assume the audience has no imagination and no intelligence. Stories are spoon fed and wrapped up with explosions and effects to sell the same tired old plot. Such is the opinion of Douglas Trumball, who...
by Captain Skellett | Feb 7, 2011 | Science Communication
Couple of interesting conferences coming up this year. The first one is Inspiring Australia in Melbourne from March 28-29. ‘Tis a science communication conference, tackling topics like social media, politics, and a whole bunch of exciting sci-comm stuff....
by Captain Skellett | Feb 3, 2011 | Science Communication
Love chocolate? Tonight at Adelaide’s RiAus the spotlight is on gluttony and chocolate addictions. It’s sold out, but you can watch the livestream here from 6:00 Adelaide time and have your own chocolate tastings at home. Brendan Somerville from Haighs will talk...