Next date: Saturday, 09 August 2025 | 12:00 PM to 01:00 PM
Many animals are brightly coloured. This includes birds, insects and frogs. Some can even change their colours! How are the colours produced and how can they change? In this talk, I will explain the microscopic structures that produce these colours inside animals’ skin and feathers. For example, feathers can be made from air (clear) and hair (brown) yet can be any colour of the rainbow due to tiny patterns that are invisible to the naked eye.
This talk is suitable for ages 10+
Part of Lake Mac Full STEAM day at Windale Library 09 August 9am -1pm. See the full program here.
About the scientistKaren Livesey is Associate Professor and Head of Physics at the University of Newcastle. She is an award-winning researcher, teacher and speaker. In 2023, she won the Women in Physics medal from the Australian Institute of Physics. She has been interviewed by ABC News, the Guardian newspaper, and various radio stations about science. Currently, she is examining why some frogs are white.
About the venueWindale Hub has a rear car park accessible from Shade Lane. There is 1 accessible car park with a ramp leading to the building. The building also has an internal ramp. There is a second entry to the library on Lake Street with 2-hour parking available. The library has accessible toilet, and all meeting rooms have a hearing loop.
This event may be photographed and filmed, and your image could be used in advertising and promotion by Lake Macquarie City Council. Should you wish to not be photographed or filmed please advise event organisers on entry at the event
Windale Hub, bilyabayi, 20 Lake Street, Windale, 2306, View in Google Maps
20 Lake Street , Windale 2306
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