Clear as Quantum Podcast: Roadtripping a quantum skipping rope
Clear as Quantum is a podcast from a bunch of scientists at ARC Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems, or EQUS, about quantum science and the exciting technologies that are getting ready to unleash a quantum revolution. This special episode recounts adventures from the 2024 National Quantum and Dark Matter Roadtrip – a science journey of more than 8000km across Australia!
The roadtrip has become a significant annual National Science Week event, and this year it drove from Brisbane to Broome across the top of Australia. We visited numerous outback schools to share engaging presentations and hands-on activities, all designed to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers. We also hosted pub quizzes and a community market stall! An adventure this big leads to plenty of stories, and we share some of our favourite anecdotes. Can you picture scientists enjoying crocodile-defying swims and alien-infested motel ruins?
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