Sonic Screwdrivers and Tractor Beams: From Science Fiction to Real Life - Wednesday 8th January 2014 6pm

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

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

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…