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Explore the wonders of the universe during National Science Week! Unleash the inner scientist in you with exciting experiments and discoveries.
Gear up your lab goggles and start up the microscopes, because National Science Week is here! Starting from August 10, science lovers across the nation unite to celebrate the fascinating world of science. National Science Week was first celebrated in the United Kingdom in 1994, with the aim of promoting the public's interest in science and its impact on our lives. It has since grown in popularity, spreading to other countries including the United States and Australia. This is your chance to embrace the curiosity within and dive deep into explorations, experiments, and the magic that science holds. Science is not just about complicated formulas or tough equations, it's about the joy of discovery and understanding the universe we live in. Join in the celebration and discover the fun, mystery, and wonder of science during National Science Week!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1994</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Birth of National Science Week</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Science Week was celebrated for the first time in the United Kingdom to promote public interest in science.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>International Expansion</div><div class='timeline-text'>Following its success in the UK, National Science Week started to be celebrated in other countries including the United States and Australia.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2005</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Online Participation Boosts</div><div class='timeline-text'>With internet becoming commonplace, online participation in National Science Week events and activities saw a significant boost.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Schools' Involvement Increases</div><div class='timeline-text'>More schools started incorporating National Science Week into their yearly curriculums, inspiring young minds to explore science.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2018</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Year of 'Game Changers and Change Makers'</div><div class='timeline-text'>The theme 'Game Changers and Change Makers' paid homage to scientists who have revolutionized our understanding of the world.</div></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Attend science webinars</h3><p class='facts-text'>Many organizations host webinars and live talks during National Science Week. You can learn from experts in various fields of science and ask questions about topics that interest you. Sign up and attend some, they are usually free or low cost.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Conduct your own experiments</h3><p class='facts-text'>Turn your kitchen into a laboratory! There are many simple and fun experiments you can try at home like a baking soda and vinegar volcano or making your own slime. This is a great way to learn about scientific principles in an interactive way.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Read science books</h3><p class='facts-text'>Visit your local library or bookstore and pick up some award-winning science books. Whether you're interested in outer space, quantum physics, or the biology of plants, there's definitely a book out there for you.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Visit a science museum or planetarium</h3><p class='facts-text'>Museums and planetariums are treasure troves of scientific knowledge. Spend a day exploring exhibits, watching planetarium shows, and maybe even participating in special National Science Week events.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Participate in citizen science projects</h3><p class='facts-text'>During National Science Week, you can contribute to real research projects, even from your own home. Check out websites like Zooniverse or SciStarter for citizen science projects you can participate in.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Promotes Scientific Curiosity</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National Science Week encourages everyone, from kids to adults, to learn about our world and universe in an exciting and engaging way. It highlights that anyone can be a part of scientific discovery and exploration, and inspires experiential learning through personal experiments.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Encourages Public Understanding</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Established with the aim of fostering public interest in science, National Science Week makes science more accessible to everyone irrespective of their backgrounds. It breaks down complex concepts into digestible information, showing how science impacts our everyday lives.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Participation in Active Research</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>One of the unique aspects of National Science Week is the opportunity to participate in citizen science projects. This allows anyone to contribute to collect data and have a real impact on ongoing research, demonstrating how collective efforts can contribute to scientific progress.</p></div></div>
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