The Gravity Discovery Centre will be home to the Breath-taking Earth is Art collection for an exclusive 8 week exhibition.

Earth is Art is a collection of stunning aerial images and satellite photographs that capture the unique beauty of the Western Australian landscape.

Each image has been hand selected from Landgate’s extensive image library.

From the pristine blue of the water surrounding the Abrolhos Islands to the deep reds of the Kimberley, this series is truly a rare and breath-taking showcase of our unique natural heritage.   All phtotographs are for sale.     www.landgate.wa.gov.au/earthisart

Where:                 Gravity Discovery Centre, Cosmology Gallery, 1098 Military Rd, Gingin West.

When:                  The exhibition will run for 8 weeks from 28 March – 23 May.

Opening:             Sunday, 28^th March, 4:00pm to 5:00pm

Cost:                      Included in the GDC general admission price.

Open:                   9:30am to 5:00pm every day except Monday. However, we are open Mondays during school holidays and public holidays.

THE state of maths and science at Australian schools and universities has deteriorated to a “dangerous level”, the nation’s top mathematicians have warned.

Mathematics students in serious decline quotes David Blair, Andrew Sunderland, and Eric Howell.

Source: the Australian, March 10, 2010

Equation for maths warns of disaster

THE Group of Eight has declared mathematics education in Australia is in crisis.

Equation for maths warns of disaster quotes Cheryl Praeger and Alan Robson, and says that mathematics education in Australia is in crisis.

Source: the Australian, March 10,2010

It’s not Rocket Science!

Interested in space?  Have you ever made your own rocket?  How do rockets work in real life?  Join us at the GDC during Science Week and find out!!