The importance of basic research “no one wants to see taxpayers’ monies being misspent. But world-changing discoveries often occur unexpectedly and are built on years…decades — of fundamental research that expanded our knowledge of the world” 🧪 #Research #Scicomm www.nature.com/articles/d41...

"We have several big mysteries in physics and each time we solve one of them, it will revolutionise our technology and our culture." Karl Kruszelnicki Happy Dark Matter Day! What better way to celebrate than discussing the value of science? Listen from 47 mins. www.abc.net.au/listen/progr... 🧪

Science-lovers, are you looking for an inspiring way to celebrate Halloween (and Dark Matter Day)? Join us for a livestreamed tour of the Stawell Underground Physics Lab in Australia and Boulby Underground Lab in the UK on Friday. Register for free at: dmd-stawell-boulby.eventbrite.co.uk 🧪

Are you interested in seeing (typo fixed!) the UK and Australian labs where scientists are searching for #darkmatter? Register for Dark Matter Day tour and talks, streamed from Boulby Underground Lab and Stawell Underground Physics Lab on Oct 31. dmd-stawell-boulby.eventbrite.co.uk 🧪

"We're looking at huge questions of nature and we are pursuing answers that have a deep connection to how the universe works in general." www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10... 🧪

Come and see the new equipment that has arrived in the Stawell Underground Physics Laboratory in preparation for the SABRE South dark matter experiment! youtube.com/shorts/wHXrg... 🧪

Congratulations Elisabetta Barberio on being awarded the Italian Bilateral Scientific Cooperation Award by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. It recognises a commitment to international collaboration, and the knowledge that in science, we are more together. 🧪

The SABRE South #darkmatter experiment has reached an exciting milestone with the arrival of a glovebox in the Stawell Underground Physics Lab. Scientists will use the glovebox to protect the experiment's ultra-pure crystals from exposure to air, which would cause them to degrade. 💎🧪

Imagine being able to 'see' through solid rock. Federico Scutti is developing a technology that uses particles from space, or muons, to do exactly that. New funding from Australia's Economic Accelerator aims to help turn this fundamental science into a tangible product for the mining industry. 🧪

Considered the 'sun's messengers' neutrinos are ghostly particles that rarely interact with normal matter. In Pursuit, physicists explain how the study of neutrinos through the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment is uncovering the sun's inner workings. pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/neu... 🧪

Science hit the prime time this morning with the National #Quantum & #DarkMatter Road Trip appearing on the Today Show. 🧪 By spreading the word about the excitement of science, we hope to inspire a future generation of scientists from regional and remote Australia! youtu.be/mgsgokenNDk

@darkmatteraus.bsky.social and Swinburne University of Technology participants had the chance to observe and interact with other student teams and attend different masterclasses: from value proposition design to prototyping and science communication.

Tune in to ABC Melbourne at 10am tomorrow to hear Ben McAllister talk to Raf about all things #science! 🧪

If you missed hearing from Ben McAllister on ABC Melbourne, you can listen here. Ben, a researcher at Swinburne University of Technology, talks about the search for #darkmatter and some exciting events coming to Melbourne as part of the QDM Road Trip. www.qdmroadtrip.org/news/ben-mca... 🧪

Tune in to ABC Melbourne at 10.40am today to hear @benmcallister.bsky.social talk about the National Quantum & Dark Matter Road Trip and how it's bringing fundamental science to students across Australia. 🧪

Maxim Goryachev has received ARC Future Fellowship funding for his work towards building a solid-state nuclear isomer transition clock. "I’m excited to continue advancing metrological systems for their technological potential, and their insights into the fundamental workings of the universe." 🧪

We had an excellent #SciComm discussion yesterday at Swinburne uni, with a superstar panel including @astrokatie.com @sarawebbscience.bsky.social and @astrokirsten.bsky.social. Hosted by Prof. Alan Duffy. Great insights from these folks! Thanks to @ozgrav.bsky.social & @darkmatteraus.bsky.social

Quantum & Dark Matter Road Trip demystifies STEM careers in regional and remote Australia educationhq.com/news/stem-ro... 🧪

We joined @astrokatie.com of @perimeterinstitute.ca and @spaceaustralia.com's Rami Mandow at the Stawell Underground Physics Lab today. Dr Mack was involved with the lab when it was no more than a big idea. Now, it is a state-of-the-art facility soon to host the SABRE South #darkmatter experiment.🧪

Listen to cosmologist, author and science communicator @astrokatie.com of @perimeterinstitute.ca talk to David Marr on Radio National about how the Universe might end. www.abc.net.au/listen/progr... 🧪

Melbourne #darkmatter researcher Phillip Urquijo is working at the forefront of a billion-dollar neutrino detector being built in Japan. Learn about Prof Urquijo's role in the awe-inspiring Hyper-Kamiokande experiment. 🧪 www.centredarkmatter.org/all/phillip-urquijo-at-forefront-of-hyper-kamiokande

Scientists successfully launched high-altitude balloons from four US cities to measure cosmic interactions with Earth's atmosphere. The project gives US and Australian students experience designing and undertaking authentic astrophysics research. www.centredarkmatter.org/all/high-alt... 🧪

Congratulations to Centre members, and the entire ATLAS collaboration, awarded the 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics. We're incredibly proud of your work and commitment to this collaboration. Learn more and see scientists involved at: breakthroughprize.org/Laureates/1/... 🧪

Scientists have released the technical details of the SABRE South #darkmatter experiment that will begin taking data in Australia's first deep underground laboratory this year. Learn about how it's all going to happen. www.centredarkmatter.org/all/scientis... 🧪

Take a tour through the Stawell Underground Physics Laboratory with @scienceanu.bsky.social and our postdoctoral researcher, Zuzana Slavkovska. 🧪

Welcome to the journey of the SABRE South vessel into the Stawell Underground Physics Lab! The mighty vessel will be transported from Swinburne into the pristine lab in coming months. Scientists will then start taking data they hope will reveal the presence of #darkmatter particles. Stay tuned ..🧪

From 1km underground to the other side of the globe, we had a blast in our Beyond the Stars event. Teachers and students joined us for a live glimpse of the Stawell Underground Physics Lab. It was part of a collaboration to give teachers the tools to teach #astronomy and #darkmatter science. 🧪

Tune in to ABC Wimmera tomorrow at 7.15am to hear educator Jackie Bondell talk about the livestream happening at the Stawell Underground Physics Lab, where science educators will come together to talk about #astromony and #darkmatter. Register for the event at cce.jotform.com/250637152135... 🧪

Would you like a tour of Australia's first deep underground physics lab? Science lovers, teachers and students can take a glimpse of the Stawell Underground Physics Lab on Wed, April 2. The lab will be home to the SABRE South #darkmatter experiment. Register at cce.jotform.com/2506371521350 🧪

The SABRE South #darkmatter experiment is drawing the world's attention to regional Victoria as we try to solve one of the mysteries of the universe. See how the Stawell Underground Physics Lab is building jobs and skills in science, manufacturing and engineering in Victoria.🧪 youtu.be/bOkd9i_68UU

Wow, what a fantastic experience it was to be immersed in Su Wenchi's sellout Sensing Dark Matter experience at the Science Gallery Melbourne. It was fascinating to see the Stawell underground laboratory used as a backdrop for this VR performance art. #sciart #science #darkmatter 🧪

"By developing programs that engage students from all backgrounds, she ensures that the next generation - no matter where they come from - has access to the wonders of physics." Congrat ,Jackie Bondell, on being named the @ippog.bsky.social Outreacher of the Month. 🧪 ippog.org/news/outreac...

Scientists have been in Stawell this week to discuss, collaborate and plan the work that will bring them closer to understanding the elusive #darkmatter. Greg Lane of ANU and Darren Croton of Swinburne visited the Stawell Underground Physics Laboratory with Anita Vecchies of Melbourne Uni. 🧪

Theresa Fruth of @sydneyuni.bsky.social is back from her Homeward Bound voyage to Antarctica with new leadership skills. "It was an amazing experience! I learnt a lot about Antarctica and its resilient yet fragile nature. "I connected with amazing scientists from all over the world." 🧪

On @unesco.org #WomenInScience Day we're celebrating the work of the women at the forefront of the global search for #darkmatter. Read about the research our scientists are doing to understand dark matter and inspire the female scientists of the future. 🧪 www.centredarkmatter.org/pagewomenins...

Tomorrow is @unesco.org International Day of Women and Girls in Science. If you're up early, tune in to ABC Melbourne at 6.30am to hear from #darkmatter pioneer Elisbetta Barberio. She will discuss the significance of the day and the latest news on the SABRE South experiment. #WomenInScience 🧪

To celebrate @unesco.org International Day of Women & Girls in Science our education expert Jackie Bondall joins photographic artist Ali McCann in conversation. 📅 Tues, 11 Feb 🕡 6.30pm 📍 Bargoonga Nganjin, North Fitzroy Library We'd love to see you there! 🧪 www.eventbrite.com.au/e/dark-matte...

We would like to congratulate Prof Nicole Bell on completing her 2-year term as @ausphysics.bsky.social president. Nicole reflects on her term, the significance of the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, and what is next for her. www.centredarkmatter.org/all/nicole-b... 🧪

We enjoyed presenting a session at the Moondani Toombadool Centre Future Aspirations Camp for Indigenous secondary students at @swinburneuni.bsky.social. Our outreach and education expert Jackie Bondell spoke about the challenges of detecting #darkmatter, with assistance from Amrita Banerjee.

Science and art collide in Sensing Dark Matter by Su Wenchi as part of Asia TOPA. Book now to see the Stawell Underground Physics Laboratory as a canvas for this unique performance at the Science Gallery Melbourne. 🧪 www.asiatopa.com.au/event/sensin...

Dark matter explorer Theresa Fruth is set to visit Antarctica with Homeward Bound. “One of the reasons why I’m part of the program is to find opportunities where my skills can help some of those real life, real world problems we’re facing.” www.centredarkmatter.org/all/theresa-fruth-homeward-bound 🧪

We've had a fantastic year searching for dark matter and sharing our love of science with communities across Australia. We're looking forward to continuing our work in 2025! 🧪

What a year it has been! A highlight was the 2024 National #Quantum & #DarkMatter Road Trip. A team of 13 scientists travelled 8,000km from Brisbane to Broome, visiting schools and delivering public events. The road trip aimed to share the joy and wonder of #science. youtu.be/4KHa_cs9b9A 🧪

In the face of a #maths and #science gender gap reported in the Australian media last week, Centre postdoc Zuzana Slavkovska of ANU spoke to ABC Canberra about why she loves sharing her love of science with students. Listen from 2:17:00 🧪 www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...

Profs Elisabetta Barberio and Alan Duffy discussed CELLAR and SABRE South #darkmatter experiments and the Stawell Underground Physics Lab at the International Conference on Research Infrastructures. The event was a chance to discuss global issues, trends and challenges in research infrastructures.

Hi Bluesky! We're excited to join the conversation about all things #science, #darkmatter and #particlephysics. We are an Australian research centre where scientists from across the country are working to uncover one of the great mysteries of the universe - the nature of #darkmatter.