Pint of Science: Viva la Resistance? 2023

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Antibiotic Resistant Superbugs are not just science fiction, they are a real threat, and they could already be at your local beach. There is also another kind of resistance lurking in our ecosystems, the ability of plants in fire-prone ecosystems to survive and thrive. Come and along and hear the good and the bad of resistance in nature and what is being uncovered.

Bushfires and Cheating Death: the Incredible Endurance of Plants

Sarah McInnes (PhD Candidate, UNSW Sydney)

@seedysarah

Australia is pretty much always on fire. This fiery history has given native plants the ability to survive (and even thrive) in the extremes of a bushfire. This talk will delve into the life of plants in fire-prone ecosystems, and how they endure seemingly impossible conditions.

Swimming with Superbugs: the Effects of Antibiotics Pollution in our Oceans

Dr Charlene Trestrail (Research Associate, University of Technology Sydney)

@SaltyLabCoat

Heard of 'The Last of Us'? Well, forget the fictional fungus - antibiotic resistant superbugs are the real threat, and they are already at your local beach. This presentation explores how superbugs form, and their effects on coastal ecosystems and ocean lovers.