Name: Cosmic Chaos & Coastal Cleanup: Science That Shines
Start: 2025-05-20T19:00:00
End: 2025-05-20T21:00:00
Location: Macalister Brewing Company

From star spots to salty monkeys, discover how the sun’s cosmic tantrums shape space weather and how drones are helping to clean up beaches. Brace yourself for a wild ride through the forces that shake our skies and the people who clean up our shores!

There will be a food truck onsite so bring your appetites too!

Insights into space weather through star spots

Dr Emma Brown (Lecturer, Central Queensland University)

The Sun generates space weather that impacts our space environment. Emma studies star spots on distant stars to better understand space weather and the conditions within our own solar system.

Salty Monkeys: Combating Marine Debris with Drones & AI

Dennis Fay (Founder, Salty Monkeys)

Discover how Salty Monkeys transformed ocean adventures into an impactful brand, partnering with artists, council, and tech company KJR to pioneer drone technology and AI-driven detection to address marine debris challenges in the Torres Strait.

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