Sonic Screwdrivers and Tractor Beams: From Science Fiction to Real Life – Wednesday 8th January 2014 6pm
Science fiction has come up with many fantastical tricks and tools to move objects without human touch; such as Star Trek’s tractor beam and Dr Who’s sonic screwdriver. Local scientists have now turned this fantasy into reality with real-world versions…
Healthy Body, Healthy Mind: Could Keeping Active Improve Mental Ability and Exam Results? – Monday 25th November 2013, 7pm
The ancient Greeks believed that the development of the mind and body were inextricably linked. In our current time, we are suffering from a worldwide pandemic of physical inactivity and obesity with recent figures suggesting that over 20% of five…
Cafe Science Tayport – Beached Whales: Is Human Noise Responsible? Thursday 14th November 2013, 7pm
If you can’t make it to Cafe Science Extra on Wednesday 13th November, then this event in Fife is a second opportunity to hear Dr Stacy DeRuiter’s talk about whale conservation and management. Every year the news reports that large…
Beached Whales: Is Human Noise Responsible? – Wednesday 13th November 2013, 6pm
Every year the news reports that large groups of whales and dolphins are beaching and dying on beaches across the World. Whilst the majority of these tragic events have natural causes, evidence also suggests that exposure to sounds such as…