By Laura Wheeler on 04 Jun 2011
This round up has been updated, you can find the latest version here.. Read more
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By Laura Wheeler on 04 Jun 2011
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
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By nature.com Communities Team on 04 Jun 2011
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
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By Lou Woodley on 04 Jun 2011
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
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By nature.com Communities Team on 03 Jun 2011
Brain A warm welcome to Tej Nishtala whose new blog, Forscher’s perspective, began on Nature Network this week. Tej is currently pursuing his PhD at the University of Greifswald, Germany and his scientific pursuits include proteomics, cardiovascular research and, though not at a professional level, he has an interest in brain research. His first post, Who are You? looks at the unusual Capgras syndrome where the sufferer loses the ability to recognise people such as parents, spouse or friends: The patient refuses to believe its his father or mother. As Dr Ramachandran explains in the book, this happens due to … Read more
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By nature.com Communities Team on 03 Jun 2011
Yesterday, a gathering of journalists, writers, scientists and others interested in the fine art of telling a science story, met at the Paley Media Center in New York, to hear from successful authors about their skills and experiences with science storytelling. Read more
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By Laura Wheeler on 03 Jun 2011
Our latest mini-series has been focusing on science festivals. We have already looked at the brief history of a science festival, how they are organised and have spoken with Tracy Day, one of the co-founder’s of this week’s World Science Festival in NYC. In our latest installment we report back from the opening night of The World Science Festival. Read more
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By nature.com Communities Team on 01 Jun 2011
To tie-in with of our planned coverage of the World Science Festival, which is taking place in New York City this week, our latest mini-series has been focusing on science festivals. We have already looked at the brief history of a science festival and how they are organised. In our latest installment we have a joint guest post by Sharon Bishop, the Executive Director of The Times Cheltenham Science Festival who has been involved with the last six of the ten Cheltenham Science Festivals, and Kathy Sykes, Professor of Sciences and Society at Bristol University and Festival Director since the very first in 2002. Read more
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