Who doesn’t love a pint of science?
So you might have heard that we were super into Pint of Science 2019! From 20-22 May, Pint of Science wanted you to experience science first hand, straight from the horse’s mouth.
This year, we had 24 of our scientists descend across 19 cities and towns across 154 events in Australia. Phew, that’s a lot! But rather than recounting in a straight text post about how much fun it was to hear emerging research over a pint (or two!), why don’t we do the same? Let’s experience Pint of Science first hand from the event itself.
@CSIROevents thanks Dr Cathy Robinson @pintofscienceAU charged and ready to share the science collaboration on country which is unlocking a better future for everyone! It’s not too late to join the fun #pintAU19 ^hb pic.twitter.com/qc0XeQVlmj
— @CSIROevents (@CSIROevents) May 20, 2019
Bee cool with Dr Amy Paten in Canberra
When you find out that Dr @amymay_paten is going to bee speaking about her research on honeybees at the final night of #PintAU19 in Canberra… ? ^GK pic.twitter.com/MHw3M9XsXJ
— @CSIROevents (@CSIROevents) May 22, 2019
From climate to pathogens, honeybees are under a lot of stress. ? But, systems biology is here to help! Dr @amymay_paten is looking at molecular fingerprints to identify what these stresses look like so we can get a better idea of how our bees are feeling! #PintAU19 ^GK pic.twitter.com/mzWDjx2f7L
— @CSIROevents (@CSIROevents) May 22, 2019
What can you do to make life a little sweeter for bees? ❤️ Reduce your use of chemicals and pesticides, use companion plants, be aware of biosecurity measures and support your local honey producers. ? #PintAU19 ^GK pic.twitter.com/qkNpRgHkDF
— @CSIROevents (@CSIROevents) May 22, 2019
Well, we’re feeling buzzed after that bee-rilliant presentation, and it’s not from the pints! #PintAU19 ^GK pic.twitter.com/YEizeeOAaN
— @CSIROevents (@CSIROevents) May 22, 2019
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━┛━┛━┛━ ┛#PintAU19 ^GK— @CSIROevents (@CSIROevents) May 22, 2019
It’s oil in a day’s work for Kyle Reynolds in Canberra
We’re at Bolt Bar in the nation’s capital ready to hear what Dr Saravanan Thavamanikumar and Dr @FGC_Kyle have brewed up for tonight’s #PintAU19 event. Stay tuned as we get the frothy facts on the new green standard! ??? ^GK pic.twitter.com/4XYGvvgJMu
— @CSIROevents (@CSIROevents) May 21, 2019
Grab your sunnies, it’s about to get bright in here! ?? Dr @FGC_Kyle‘s research is helping to enhance the efficiency of agricultural systems by improving canola oil production. #PintAU19 ?? ^GK pic.twitter.com/KfAES9Umht
— @CSIROevents (@CSIROevents) May 21, 2019
The global population is growing, and so are our demands. ? So how do we increase our oil production in a sustainable way? “To achieve this, we need to re-engineer the metabolism of the seeds” – insights from the Canola Man himself, @FGC_Kyle! ? #PintAU19 pic.twitter.com/Fs3seo4vO7
— @CSIROevents (@CSIROevents) May 21, 2019
Break the mould with Sieh Ng in Melbourne
The hurdle concept isn’t a barrier to us eating the foods we want (phew). It ensures that the pathogens in food can be eliminated or controlled. This means these food products will be safe for consumption, and their shelf life extended #PintAU19 ^KR pic.twitter.com/9MIA3lgrsc
— @CSIROevents (@CSIROevents) May 21, 2019
The hurdle concept through high pressure processing also makes food taste better and keeps more nutrients in it. Winner winner chicken dinner ?? #PintAU19 ^KR pic.twitter.com/lsNR04tuD1
— @CSIROevents (@CSIROevents) May 21, 2019
But she’s #teamcamembert #PintAU19 ^KR pic.twitter.com/RZbtPVgQD5
— @CSIROevents (@CSIROevents) May 21, 2019
Data-riffic bodies with Dr Simon Harrison in Melbourne
Whoa, gnarly wave dude! ?
Check out the digital body simulations created by Dr Simon Harrison’s team at @Data61news ??♂️ Simon is actually a surfer himself…but it looks like the skier here is a newbie!! ⛷ #pintau19Pint of Science is epic, brah ??♀️https://t.co/KyvQyqmCsV ^KC pic.twitter.com/ONBcelxOKV
— @CSIROevents (@CSIROevents) May 21, 2019
Alright everyone…let’s get digital, digital!
How can we use “the digital human” to improve our health? Think digestive tracts, and a Virtual Mouth used to design tastier, healthier food ? That’s some scrummo science!
Simon Harrison shows us how at #pintAU19 ^KC @Data61news pic.twitter.com/338g2FgSvI
— @CSIROevents (@CSIROevents) May 21, 2019
Jamie Stevens and Robert Hollow want to give you some space in Sydney
We’re all ready here in Sydney for #PintAU19 – we’ll be hearing from @roberthollow and Jamie Stevens about the future of space, like observing Earth from above and tracking asteroids…stay tuned for more ^GR pic.twitter.com/2G3I4D5Kly
— @CSIROevents (@CSIROevents) May 20, 2019
‘Who’s used space today?’ asks @roberthollow #PintAU19. If you checked the weather forecast, or used GPS, then it’s ’yes’ for you ^GR pic.twitter.com/oUfJopx8U4
— @CSIROevents (@CSIROevents) May 20, 2019
NASA is tracking asteroids using radio telescopes to help get an accurate picture of their distance from Earth and velocity. But 5% of asteroids can only be seen from the Southern Hemisphere – that’s how Australia can help, says Dr Jamie Stevens @CSIRO_ATNF #pintAU19 ^GR
— @CSIROevents (@CSIROevents) May 20, 2019
“This is a cubesat,” says Rob, at actual size – much smaller than satellites of the past, it’s where the space sector is heading to collect more data about our Earth. “The cubesat opportunity is huge.” @roberthollow #PintAU19 ^GR pic.twitter.com/o2gcTY2UOc
— @CSIROevents (@CSIROevents) May 20, 2019
Fun fact: Jamie is based in Narrabri (bonus points if you can point that out on a map) and came all the way down to Sydney to share a pint! Maybe rural NSW is *too* much space for him?
So that’s it from us for 2019. As always we’re proud to have supported the brightest scientific minds around the country, including some of our very own. We’ll catch you next year!
