We’re talking lightning in the lab in the October Surprising Science event!

Hear from two scientists whose research has been sparked by lightning in two extremely different ways. Dr Hannah King from Swinburne University of Technology and Dr Emma Lovell from UNSW Sydney will demonstrate the life (and death) of lightning and what this powerful natural phenomenon can mean for us.

How do we control lightning and develop materials to protect humans and buildings from lightning strikes? And how can we gain inspiration from lightning to repeat chemical reactions that occur naturally? How can lightning serve as inspiration to create green processes that produce valuable chemicals for society?

Join us either at the Shine Dome in Canberra or online on 11 October 2022 to find out the answers to these questions and maybe even experience your own lightning moment.

Speakers:

Dr Emma Lovell (UNSW Sydney)
Dr Hannah King (Swinburne University)

Tickets available to attend in person at the iconic Shine Dome ($15), or to watch online (free).

Refreshments at 5.30pm AEDT, with the talks 6.00pm - 7.00pm AEDT.

This event is part of the Australian Academy of Science's annual speaker series for 2022, Surprising science: borrowed ideas leading to unimagined consequences. The series will uncover remarkable stories of breakthroughs, new technologies and unexpected outcomes—all born from scientific disciplines borrowing each other’s ideas.

This series is convened by Professor Mahananda Dasgupta FAA (Australian National University) and Professor Drew Evans (University of South Australia).

Please note: all guests attending events at the Shine Dome are required to be fully vaccinated or hold a valid exemption. Proof of vaccination may be requested upon entry to the building.