A Nobel Dialogue about the Future of Energy

The Nobel Week Dialogue takes place on Monday 9th December in Gothenburg.

Nobel Week is next week and in anticipation of the Nobel Prize award ceremonies there’s a new meeting focusing on encouraging discussions about science and society. The second Nobel Week Dialogue event will take place on Monday 9th December in Gothenburg, and this year the theme is The Future of Energy.  Read more

Science festivals – part 13: Beautiful Minds: The Enigma of Genius #wsf11

Science festivals - part 13: Beautiful Minds: The Enigma of Genius #wsf11

Humans seem to be drawn towards extremes of accomplishment – whether it’s daring to explore new geographical locations no matter what practical challenges that presents or pushing our bodies to their limits in attempts to break sporting world records. The enigma of genius panel at the World Science Festival explored one end of the mental spectrum of humans; what makes some of us outstandingly intelligent or creative? And how do you spot a genius anyway?  Read more

Science festivals – part 11: World Science Festival Salon: Manipulating Memory #wsf11

Science festivals - part 11: World Science Festival Salon: Manipulating Memory #wsf11

One of the unique aspects about the World Science Festival is the willingness of the organisers to experiment with different formats; from theatrical interpretations of key “scientific events “:https://blogs.nature.com/u6e5b2ce1/2011/06/07/photograph-51 to the all-day family street fair on the final day. Another type of event at this year’s festival is the “science salon”; a panel discussion pitched at a slightly more scientific audience with an emphasis on more direct conversation between the panel and the attendees.  Read more

Science festivals – part 6: Telling Science Stories in Print and on the Web #wsf11

Wednesday afternoon’s World Science Festival panel Telling Science Stories in Print and on the Web featured many of the big names in science writing and journalism, from the “blogfather” of science blogging, Bora Zivkovic, to the Guardian’s Emily Bell via author and PLoS blogger, Seth Mnookin.  Read more