Summer Special: How to Build a Well-Behaved Robot, Wednesday 8th August
Robots are no longer stuck in the fantasy worlds of science-fiction, they are here amongst us. The rise of robots often goes unnoticed as they perform everyday tasks using intelligence in the background of our workplaces or homes. This talk…
What Causes Peanut Allergy?- Skin Research gives a clue. 7pm, Monday 25th June
Peanut allergy affects 1-2% of children in the UK and may result in a severe or life-threatening reaction. The number of people with allergies has increased dramatically over the past 20-30 years. The reasons behind this ‘epidemic’ are unclear, but…
The Computer Says No – Uselessbility in Design, Accessibility and Interaction – Wednesday 13th June 6pm
In our everyday interactions technology sometimes gets in the way, instead of helping us. In this talk, we will explore together the common issues of bad technology design, and how emerging and effective design approaches like Inclusive Design take account…
Fit as a Fiddle – Ageing, Age-related disease, Diet and Exercise – 7pm, Mon 28th May
Why do we age? Why does ageing increase the risk of a variety of human diseases? Why is this trajectory accelerated by metabolic disorders, such as obesity and type 2 diabetes? Will it be possible in the future to defer…
What have Rivers Ever Done For Us? – Exploring the Value of Our Rivers and Wetlands – 6pm Wednesday 9th May
In a change from our printed programme we are delighted to announce this talk from Prof Chris Spray (University of Dundee) that will explore the values of our rivers and waterways. Rivers and wetlands form a vital part of…
Cancer: What's Poverty Got To Do With It? – 7pm on 30th April 2012
Cancer affects us all. The chance is, you know someone with cancer or who has had cancer. Luckily most of us today also know someone who is living with cancer and not dying from cancer. There is no doubt that…
Into the mind of the forgotten ape: bonobo behaviour and the evolution of language
This talk from Dr. Zanna Clay was held at Dundee Science Centre on Wednesday 11th April 2012 at 6pm. Despite being one of our closest living relatives, bonobos are still one of the least well understood of the great apes,…
Through the Drinking Glass and the Story of Alcohol – 7pm, March 26th
Alcohol has been made by humans for thousands of years and is intimately linked with human history. The ancient art forms of brewing, winemaking and distilling are now regarded as true scientific disciplines. This talk from Prof Graeme Walker from…
Tentsmuir – Revolutionary Biology on the Edge of the Tay – 7pm, 15th March
We’ve got two events in two days this March, with the fourth of our popular Cafe Science Tayport series the day after Sarah Fletcher’s talk on physics teaching. On 7pm on Thursday 15th March 2012 we will be kindly hosted by…
Sparks and Arcs – Inspiring Physics Teaching Across the Curriculum – 6pm, 14th March
It is a pleasure that for the first time at a Cafe Science in Dundee we are able to welcome a local teacher. In March during Dundee’s Women in Science Festival, Sarah Fletcher, will join us from the High School…