| PROGRAMME FOR 2011/2012 | ||
| Sept 7th 2011 | Asteroids Dr Keith Mosely |
Keith, one of our founder members, will speak on Asteroids with a vivid presentation which will include the latest on asteroid VESTA at which the space probe DAWN recently arrived |
| October 5th | Bio-Luminescence Denise Gibbons |
Denise's presentation on Bio-Luminescence will illustrate how Mother Nature has cast a light on the Natural World, how various life forms emit light as part of their everyday life and quest for survival. |
| Nov 2nd Joint with IOP. Institute of Physics - Hereford and Worcester Centre |
Global consequences of Nano-scale phenomena. Dr Chris Forman. Was introduced by Dr Alan Smith. IOP. Hereford & Worchester Centre |
The cutting edge science that is Nano-Technology will be the
topic Dr Chris Forman presents in his enthusiastic and mind bending presentation. Everybody agrees on the appearance of a solved Rubik's Cube; Is there an equivalent common vision for sustainability in which a standard set of materials allows diverse industries to trade waste without pollution, while still allowing them to satisfy complex niche demands? The realisation of such a biologically inspired vision would rely on the application of advanced physics and chemistry in ultra-composite multi-functional materials and should this approach gain support, can we implement this vision without destabilising what we already have? |
| Dec 7th 2011 |
David Fletcher Global warming in the Antarctic |
David returns to provide another presentation that will be stunning
in scenic images and delivery by the spoken word. December's presentation and subject is not yet confirmed as we have heard he is holidaying in the Antarctic (where else), no doubt preparing his next energetic presentation. |
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| Jan 11th 2012 NOTE: this is the second Wednesday of the month - (January Only) |
Antibiotic Discovery and Antibiotic Resistance Dr Eshwar Mahenthiralingham |
There is no doubt that in the last 60 years the use of antibiotics has transformed human health across the world. Despite our best efforts to use antibiotics carefully there has been a continued emergence of highly resistant microbial superbugs that cause a variety of problematic infections. Options to treat such infections are becoming much more limited because, in contrast to rising resistance, there has been a considerable drop in antibiotic discovery research? |
| Feb 1st |
'Talk with Smells' How animals Communicate with Chemicals Dr Adam Hart. |
Many animals use chemicals to communicate. Insects, especially those
that live together like bees and ants are masters of these
pheromones but many more familiar creatures, including humans,
harness the power of smell to get our message across. In this talk, Dr Adam Hart will use INTERACTIVE demonstrations and plenty of SMELLY examples to illustrate some of the many ways that animals can 'Talk with Smells' |
| March 7th |
'Volcanism' in The Solar System Dr Paul Olver |
Starting with our own planet EARTH, we take a look at the Solar System through the eyes of a volcanologist. You will explore plate tectonics and mantle plumes which have produced over 450 active volcanoes, we will then travel to the Moon, Mercury, Venus and Mars to find out why their volcanoes are so different before moving out to the moons of the gas giants to experience 'exotic' forms of volcanism completely unlike anything on our own planet. |
| April 4th |
'Unlocking the Universe - UTU' Paul Haley |
The work of four European scientific pioneers - Copernicus, Faucault, Konkoly and Lockyer - who all used the technology of their times to advance our understanding of the Universe will be reviewed. Using new science heritage research by Space Today UK we will explore how the investigation of light, gravity and chemistry led to the formation of the Solar Physics Observatory in Kensington. Project UTU links France, Poland, Slovakia and the UK together. |
| Sept 5th |
2011/2012 Year commences with an exciting programme of new speakers. Watch this space for updates. |
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