Food, Science and The Stories We Swallow - Bright Minds, Bold Voices Series

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Event Description
Discover the science behind why we eat the way we do, and how the invisible forces of messaging influence our wellbeing and the choices we make every day.
In conversation with ABC Canberra's Lish Fejer, we’ll be joined by cook, broadcaster and MasterChef winner Adam Liaw, and food and nutrition scientist Dr Emma Beckett.
This event is hosted by the Australian Academy of Science Online and at the Shine Dome in Canberra
Date: Tuesday 25 August 2026
Time: Canapés and drinks are served from 5.30pm, with the talks (and the livestream) 6.00pm – 7.00pm AEST
Venue: The Shine Dome Canberra, and online livestream
Cost: $22pp / $17pp for students (free online livestream)
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