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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…
David McCandless: Information is Beautiful
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- David McCandless
In this fascinating talk, David spans the world of visualized data, from hard stats on politics and climate to trends in drug use. His designed information helps us understand the…
A little love for fish.
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- Helen Scales
In her fascinating talk, Helen shares a wealth of marine behaviours and discusses why some are far more favourable than others when trying to gain the sympathy and support of…
A planet rethink.
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- Prof. Jacquie McGlade
In her talk Jacquie considers the importance of people working with governments and creating open dialogue about environmental information that in turn, may create a happier and more sustainable future.
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…
Organs of Glass
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- Matt Durran
Matt’s talk is a wonderful insight into his life-changing work, about the possibilities of a fast advancing field and the importance of artistic application in the medical world.
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…
Building a conscious robot.
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- Prof. Owen Holland
Owen’s Talk is about the Why? How? and Why Now? of conscious robotics. Starting with man-kinds quest to understand oneself (and therefor consciousness) he takes us on a journey from…
An Olympic Journey
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- Ashling O’Connor
Ashling talk is a unique insight into the preparation for London 2012, a typically British Games. Though a little cynical she soon shows how every Olympic cloud has a gold,…
Identity in the digital realm.
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- Sasha Wilkins
Having written her blog anonymously for 3 years, Sasha’s talk is a fascinating look at identity in the digital realm: dealing with the huge issues of identity, anonymity and trolling.…