National Science Week is fast approaching and as usual there is heaps happening. In no particular order, NASA astronaut Megan McArthur will be in town to discuss life in space. Lawrence Krauss will be illuminating the physics of Star Trek and Canadian paleontologist Scott Sampson will take us to Dinosaur Island. At Melbourne’s famous Queen Victoria Market we’ll catch up with The Cheeseman and enjoy some sugary science at Suga. I’ll be joined by Adrian Richardson to learn how to cook the perfect steak.

I’m also especially looking forward to Hypothesis at Federation Square. This is an event like no other. With comedy, music, circus performers, 3D projections, wine science and – of course – great cutting edge research and innovation. Watch this space for more details.

You can check out Dr Karl's science week promo at www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1kyk-NUGkQ