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Science Festival Round Up

Science Festival Round Up

This round up has been updated, you can find the latest version here..  Read more

Science festivals - part 8: The Dark Side of the Universe #wsf11

Science festivals – part 8: The Dark Side of the Universe #wsf11

Those hungry for answers to the mysteries of the cosmos gathered at the Skirball Centre in New York on Thursday night to learn about the dark side of the universe. The aim of this spectacularly engaging production was to discover more about the unknowns of the universe, with a panel consisting of some of the world’s leading researchers in the fields of physics and cosmology. The focus of this sold-out event was a topic which proves most mysterious to physicists: dark matter and dark energy….  Read more

Science festivals – part 7: Spotlight: Women in Science #wsf11

The beautiful Galapagos Art Space was the venue for a satisfying cabaret-style evening focusing on, and led by, female scientists. The intimate, candlelit setting allowed the audience to sit in cosy groups around small bar tables on “islands” separated by small ponds of water. Each pond reflected the more mechanical structures of the building, creating a slightly surprising contrast of both a natural and urban environment indoors.  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