‘Gay gene’ search reveals not one but many – and no way to predict sexuality The biology of same-sex attraction seems to involve a host of genes. Dewald Kirsten/Shutterstock Brendan Zietsch, The University of Queensland It has long been clear that a person’s sexual preference – whether they prefer male […]
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Starlight’s Tour de Kids goes virtual this year
Starlight Children’s Foundation (Starlight) and cyclists across Australia will be riding the distance for sick kids this September as part of their annual Tour de Kids challenge. From cycling pros to beginner bike riders, the 21-day challenge encourages riders of all ages and abilities to hop on a bike to […]
Curious Kids: why do we cry?
Most people cry when they’re feeling sad, or when they are having big feelings. from www.pixabay.com , CC BY Carly Osborn, University of Adelaide If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskids@theconversation.edu.au. What makes us cry? – Claudia, age 7.5, Victoria. Hi Claudia. […]
Should I get my DNA tested? We asked five experts
Is it worthwhile to know you’re 25% Irish? from www.shutterstock.com Alexandra Hansen, The Conversation With the advent of online ancestry DNA testing, and advancements in genetic screening for various medical aliments, we’re able to know more than ever about the genes that make us who we are. But is there […]
Tribute to Krzysztof Komeda
Music concert “Tribute to Krzysztof Komeda” is a production by Polish Cinema in Australia performed by “Adam Simmons Creative Music Ensemble” with a feature pianist Tony Gould On Sunday 29 September 2019 at 6:00pm LOCATION: Deakin Edge, Federation Square, Melbourne, VIC 3000 Bookings: Tribute to Krzysztof Komeda
Polish Club Ashfield presents films about Polish Generals: Sikorski, Anders, Fieldorf and Kukliński
With the 80th Anniversary of the outbreak of World War 2 on 1 September 2019; the Polish Club Ashfield presents four films during the month of September that depict four significant Polish Generals during and after World War 2. Entry is free. W 80. rocznicę wybuchu II Wojny Światowej w Klubie […]
Destination Australia – Post WW II Oddysseys of Polish Soldiers
Muzeum i Archiwum Polonii Australijskiej i Rats of Tobruk Association Z A P R A S Z A J Ą na otwarcie wystawy Destination Australia – Post WW II Oddysseys of Polish Soldiers Muzeum i Archiwum Polonii Australijskiej organizuje wystawę o bardzo szczególnej grupie emigrantów, którzy przybyli do Australii w ramach specjalnego […]
7th Ewa Malewicz Music Competition for young artists
Dear teachers, students and parents, It is with great pleasure we announce the 7th Ewa Malewicz Music Competition for young artists. Established in 2004 by the Polish Community Council of Australia, this competition has enjoyed a proud tradition featuring fine young artists. Live and open to the public to attend […]
To the moon and beyond 1
To the moon and beyond 1: What we learned from landing on the moon and why we stopped going blank. Miriam Frankel, The Conversation and Martin Archer, Queen Mary University of London Welcome to the first episode of To the moon and beyond, a brand new global podcast series from […]
To the moon and beyond 2
To the moon and beyond 2: how humanity reacted to the moon landing and why it led to conspiracy theories Miriam Frankel, The Conversation and Martin Archer, Queen Mary University of London In the second episode of The Conversation’s To the moon and beyond podcast series, we take a look […]