The Pint of Science Festival is taking place in Brisbane this week, which allows members of the public the chance to learn from scientific experts over a beer in their local pub.

Events are taking place in more than 19 breweries and pubs across Brisbane, with presentations on topics ranging from the Zika virus to mental health and outer space.

The event began in the UK in 2012 as a more relaxed way for experts to present their research to the public and has since spread to more than 24 countries.