Sep 07 2009
Dark nights of science in motion
Amanda Hoh
Video reporter Amanda Hoh braved two dark nights of science at the Powerhouse Museum on the 26th and 28th of August to bring you this special report.
Tag Archive 'tattoo'
Aug 27 2009
Hanging around the dark side of science
By Tyler Broyles
[WARNING: if you're not prepared for images of hooks through skin, please don't click]
Hooks, tattoos, blood, electrocutions, muscle control and phantom limbs? Oh – and did I mention pain?
Nope, that's not a pitchfork. Image: Mat McCosker's iPhone
These are the reasons we are in a long looping queue for entry to the Powerhouse Museum. Pain is fascinating and a night where the science behind the agony is de-mystified is too good to miss.
A Powerhouse rep is working her way down the queue, getting people to sign release forms. Wait, release forms? I’m sure it’s a legal thing — but it’s also a good way to raise anticipation levels!
Jul 31 2009
Part One (Dark Science): Judgement of the Flesh
By Rob Wilson
It’s on the days of senior citizen’s mass outings that I notice it most. The beadie eyes staring at me through the half-glasses, the comments whispered behind hands. The Premier’s Senior Citizens’ Concerts are on in Sydney and my train ride home comes packed to the luggage racks with blue hair, crocheted shawls and clacking brooches.
Yes, ladies and gentlemen, I have tattoos. Visible tattoos. And rather large, rather drastic-looking holes in my ears too. Gasp! But, ladies of the CWA, I’m not a bandit or an escaped lunatic, and sure as the day is long, I’m not alone.
Tattooed couple. Please note, this is NOT our esteemed author, Rob Wilson!
