Scitech

It’s World Turtle Day 🐢

Did you know light pollution can confuse baby turtles?

On beaches in WA, flatback turtle hatchlings use moonlight reflecting on the ocean to help guide them safely to sea.

But artificial light from buildings and streets can disorient them, causing them to head inland instead.

The good news? Light pollution is one of the easiest threats to reduce. Shielding lights downwards, dimming them, and using red-tinged lighting can all help.

In our Light Pollution exhibit, you can adjust the light levels yourself and watch what happens. As the lights brighten, the hatchlings become disoriented, but when the lights dim, they’re able to find their way safely to the water.

Happy World Bee Day! 🐝

Celebrate with us this weekend - meet real-life beekeepers, taste delicious honey (and honey flavoured liquid nitrogen ice cream 👀🍦), and visit the Scitech bees!

Learn more https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0RbJS0

After Dark is back on 6 June, and we’ve packed the night with plenty to do!

🥴 Try our beer goggles and attempt to walk in a straight line while your friends laugh at you
🧠 Play “Probably Science” with Particle WA where the correct answer isn’t always the winning one
✨ Get glow-in-the-dark face paint because honestly… why not?
🔬 Explore over 100 hands-on exhibits (yes, you’re still allowed to press all the buttons)

Plus, a planetarium show, a bar, and moments that make you feel like a kid again.

🗓️ Saturday 6 June
🕕 6 - 10pm
🔞 18+ only
🎟️ Tickets: https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0SD060