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Understanding water: Adelaide's climate and environment
Understanding water: Adelaide's climate and environment
16 March 2010 6:00:00 PM
In the first of a series of three events based on the new book Adelaide: Water of a city, three experts joinThe Advertiser's science reporter Clare Peddie to discuss the city's climate and environment and how they affect water management.
Special RiAus Members' Event: Phylum feast
Special RiAus Members' Event: Phylum feast
2 March 2010 12:00:00 PM
Richard Dawkins and Philip Hoare will be guests of honour at an exclusive Members' lunch at the RiAus that includes food from as many different organisms as possible.

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We also have an ongoing program of exhibitions at the Science Exchange, open Monday to Friday 10am-5pm.  (MAP)

2010 Summer Program

With the United Nations declaring 2010 the International Year of Biodiversity, the RiAus is celebrating with a summer season dedicated to the diversity of our planet and its food, water and energy. We're covering everything from nuclear power and food shortages to molecular gastronomy, the science of cocktails and the future of evolution. You can download a PDF of the Summer Program brochure here and use this map to find the Science Exchange.

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Understanding water: Adelaide's climate and environment
Understanding water: Adelaide's climate and environment
16 March 2010 6:00:00 PM
In the first of a series of three events based on the new book Adelaide: Water of a city, three experts joinThe Advertiser's science reporter Clare Peddie to discuss the city's climate and environment and how they affect water management.
Understanding water: People and water
Understanding water: People and water
23 March 2010 6:00:00 PM
The Understanding Water series continues with a look at the role of water in the development of the city of Adelaide. It's a story punctuated by water shortage, damaging floods and water quality issues.
Bringing back the dead
Bringing back the dead
24 March 2010 1:30:00 PM
The RiAus, in partnership with the South Australian Museum's Palaeontology Week, will host three top palaeontologists at a unique forum for students in Years 10 to 12.
Water and You
Water and You
30 March 2010 6:00:00 PM
In the final event of the series, radio hosts Matt and Dave ask three Adelaide experts to discuss what households, government and industry can do to reduce the amount of water Adelaide uses.
Novel ideas: The Greatest Show on Earth
Novel ideas: The Greatest Show on Earth
31 March 2010 6:00:00 PM
The RiAus book club's first foray into science non-fiction is Richard Dawkins' new work The Greatest Show on Earth, in which he takes us on a journey through the ins and outs of evolution.
Film Club: Lights, camera, science - Soylent Green
Film Club: Lights, camera, science - Soylent Green
7 April 2010 6:00:00 PM
Associate Professor John Coveney introduces the 1973 dystopian classic Soylent Green.

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