2026 Festival Highlights

An incredible 10 days of events, programs and pop-ups from 20 – 29 March to celebrate the 11th World Science Festival Brisbane.

Featuring events in Brisbane’s Cultural Precinct, Queensland Museum and Ipswich, this year’s program gave thousands of attendees awe-inspiring moments with local and international scientists, innovators and change-makers, sharing their experiences and expertise.

Online Content

ABC Radio National Podcast: What's that Rash? Why are some people right (or left) handed?

What determines whether you’re right or left handed? Is there really such a thing as being ambidexturous?

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ABC Radio National Podcast: Big Ideas – The Science of SEX!

Get bonkers on bonking with Natasha Mitchell and guests.

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ABC Radio National Podcast: Big Ideas – Science Smackdown

It's Team 'Aliens Alive' versus Team 'Earthlings United'. Get out of this world, hear the arguments, and you decide.

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