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6th February 2006 – Immortality and Control of the Ageing Process

Posted on February 6, 2006 by DaveT

Immortality and control of the ageing process – when, not if. Dr Aubrey de Grey, Cambridge University, discussed the work to make Methuselah mice that live “forever“. What is the process of ageing? Can we control it and eradicate it … Continue reading →

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9th January 2006 – Nuclear Fission & Nuclear Fusion

Posted on January 9, 2006 by DaveT

Nuclear Fission & Nuclear Fusion – What’s the difference and what’s the issue? Paul Howarth, from BNFL, has worked for some time on both nuclear fission and nuclear fusion and explained how the two entirely different processes create useable energy … Continue reading →

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5th December 2005 – Virtual Reality

Posted on December 5, 2005 by DaveT

Virtual Reality – what’s virtual about it? Terry Hewitt, Director of Research Computing at Manchester Computing, University of Manchester led our discussion. Terry explored the role of virtual reality, and some important perception issues were addressed. He also showed how virtual … Continue reading →

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7th November 2005 – The Mind, The Self, The Brain

Posted on November 7, 2005 by DaveT

The mind, the self, the brain – which is the real you? And who’s really in charge? Dr Martin Farrel of Manchester University led the discussion on “Self” – What does it seem to be? What is it? Exploring your view and … Continue reading →

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3rd October 2005 – Ancient DNA and Archaeology

Posted on October 3, 2005 by DaveT

Ancient DNA and Archaeology – What can we use it for? Dr Ken Brown from Manchester University led us into a discussion on ancient DNA.  How do we get this DNA? Where from? Is it any use? What can we … Continue reading →

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5th September 2005 – Titan Landing & Deep Impact

Posted on September 5, 2005 by DaveT

Landing on Titan and the Deep Impact comet mission Professor Ian Morison from Jodrell Bank returned to Knutsford SciBar after his very successful visit in December on “Hunting Aliens”. What an interesting job Professor Morison has; straight from hunting aliens … Continue reading →

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