World Science Festival Brisbane 2021, Brisbane

Brisbane isn’t quite the centre of the universe — but for five days in March, it’ll feel that way, especially when it comes to all things science and technology. After 2020’s event didn’t quite turn out as planned, the city will once again play host to the only Asia-Pacific offshoot of New York’s World Science Festival. The short version: prepare to be showered in knowledge.

This year’s science extravaganza will take over a lengthy list of local venues between Wednesday, March 24–Sunday, March 28, offering up a hefty list of activities to go along with it. When you’re not listening to Dr Karl Kruszelnicki chat about the importance of trusting scientists, you’ll be pondering how the very first stars looked,…