Summary
Dive into a cosmos of discovery at an event hosted by Graham Phillips, a seasoned science journalist and astrophysicist.
Join us for a night of stellar insights and interstellar ambition as our panel of experts illuminates the mysteries of the universe and guide us through this intellectual odyssey.
The distinguished panel includes:
- Professor Tamara Davis, a virtuoso of the dark universe and astrophysical phenomena, who will share her expertise on dark energy and the accelerating universe. Professor Davis’s insights are not to be missed as an accomplished astrophysicist with numerous accolades.
- Professor Kathleen Campbell is a world-leading expert in primitive microbial life in hot springs and astrobiology. She will elucidate the parallels between Earth’s oldest ecosystems and Martian geology, offering insights into the search for extraterrestrial biosignatures.
- Professor Martin Van Kranendonk is a preeminent figure in early Earth research. His work on ancient life forms and geological processes involved in the origin of life provides essential clues for Mars exploration.
- Jorge Vago has been at the European Space Agency in the Netherlands since 1992, working across a variety of projects and missions. He is currently ESA’s ExoMars Project Scientist, searching for signs of possible Martian life.
This event is a confluence of expert knowledge, where the audience will be transported on a journey through time and space. From Earth’s primordial landscapes and most ancient traces of life to the mysterious terrains of Mars, prepare to expand your knowledge of the universe and the bounds of possibility.
Presented with Big Questions Institute
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Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible, Assistive Listening, Quiet Room Available
Cost
$39 (adult)
$35 (concession)
*$7.20 transaction fee applies
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Companion Card tickets available.
Location
Playhouse, QPAC, Corner Grey and Melbourne Streets, South Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Age Recommendation
All AgesSession Times
Session Times
Life On Mars
22 March 2024
90 mins 7:30pm
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