Archives : Enlightening
Revolution 3D.
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- Josef Průša
Josef’s talk takes us through the revolution that is Rep Rap. A totally open source rapid prototyping project with thousands of members and tens of thousands of machines worldwide, able…
Jelly: reality and beyond.
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- Sam Bompas
In this incredible talk: part demo, part tasting, part confessional, Sam gives us a rare glimpse into the surreal world of Bompas and Parr. With jelly cathedrals, golden pigs heads,…
Choccywoccydoodah
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- Christine Taylor
In Christine’s fantastical talk, she takes us on a rare journey into the world of Choccywoccydoodah, a cult, an asylum, all dipped in chocolate. Her fascinating talk is followed by…
Nature or nurture.
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- Prof. Steve Jones
Prof. Jones uses fat cats, Mickey Mouse, murder rates and bendy buses to answer one of the biggest questions in science: nature or nurture? revealing what we don’t know about…
An Explosive Tale
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- Dr. Claire Benson
Dr. Claire takes us on a fascinating journey into some of chemistry’s greatest advances. From the early understanding of molecules and reactions through to spectroscopy and even to Nobel’s munitions…
Illusions of enternal life.
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- Chris Cassells
Part lecture, part performance and part confession, Chris uncovers the history of magic ‘From Houdini to Potter’ showcasing some of its greatest ‘deceptions’ leaving you with a sense that all…
Finding the Higgs
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- Dr Veronique Boisvert
In her fascinating talk, Veronique brings to life the magic of the LHC and gives us a rare glimpse into the incredible work going there. As well as bringing us…
An elementary guide to collecting
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- Max Whitby
Max’s talk is an interactive treat on the tenuous relationship between the periodic table, bumblebees (a personal obsession) and Shakespeare’s Sonnets. As well as sharing his passion for collecting, Max’s…
How to break a super-injunction
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- Guido Fawkes
In his wonderfully frank and revealing talk, Paul discusses how his blog has blown some of the biggest political stories on the last decade and shares his opinions on contemporary…