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Pint of Science returns to Sydney, bringing scientists ready to share their latest discoveries and ideas in pubs across the city. Come along for a casual evening where you can grab a drink and some food, hear from researchers, ask questions and be part of the conversation. The only thing you need to bring is your curiosity - no scientific knowledge required!
Tethers, Trash & Tiny Sparks: Cleaning Up Space the Weird Way
Dr Shagun Aggarwal
(Shagun Aggarwal is a PhD researcher in space plasma physics, studying how satellites interact with the charged environment in Low Earth Orbit. Her work explores electrodynamic tethers for space debris mitigation and sustainable space operations.)
Space around Earth is filling up with dead satellites and debris, posing risks to future missions. But what if we could clean it up using a simple wire and a bit of electricity? This talk explores how electrodynamic tethers interact with the invisible plasma around Earth to pull objects out of orbit—offering a surprisingly elegant and unconventional solution to the growing space junk problem.
How do we know if we’re protected from infections?
Dr Eva Stadler
(Applied Mathematician and Postdoctoral Fellow, Kirby Institute)
By linking immunity measurements to infectious disease protection, we can predict what keeps people safe – and make good public health decisions faster.
Eva is an applied mathematician and interdisciplinary researcher. She combines mathematical modelling and statistics with clinical and lab data to understand how infections like malaria and COVID-19 interact with our immune system.
Eva is an applied mathematician and interdisciplinary researcher. She combines mathematical modelling and statistics with clinical and lab data to understand how infections like malaria and COVID-19 interact with our immune system.
Conservation stinks!
Dr Patt Finnerty
(Dr Patt Finnerty is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Sydney and a Fulbright Fellow. His research focuses on species reintroduction, rewilding, and using animal behaviour especially smell to develop practical conservation solutions.)
Some of the best conservation solutions stink. In this talk, I explore how smell shapes animal behaviour ñ and how we can use it to solve real conservation challenges. From protecting endangered plants and post-fire revegetation, to tricking predators and supporting vulnerable species, "Conservation Stinks" dives into the surprising world of olfactory ecology and why scent may be one of our most powerful tools.
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