Author Archives: TerryG

2nd December 2019 – The Pluto Story

Posted on May 24, 2019 by TerryG

Our discussion will be led by Professor Ian Robson, now retired but previously a Professor of Astrophysics, President of the Society for Popular Astronomy and Technology Director of the Edinburgh Royal Observatory.

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3rd September 2018 – How the Immune System affects Brain Disease

Posted on January 21, 2018 by TerryG

Professor David Brough, a researcher and senior lecturer at Manchester University gives a fascinating account of recent developments in the field. David says “Inflammation is our body’s response to infection and injury. It is generally beneficial promoting resistance, repair and … Continue reading →

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5th February 2018 – Gene Editing

Posted on October 31, 2017 by TerryG

The Brave New World of CRISPR Gene Editing The session will be led by Professor Matthew Cobb, professor of Zoology at the University of Manchester. Over the last five years, biology and medicine have been shaken by the discovery of … Continue reading →

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8th January 2018 – Cryptography: past, present and future

Posted on October 31, 2017 by TerryG

UPDATE (Feb 2018): Alan described a way of creating passwords which are (probably) more secure than those most people currently use. Here is a link to a paper Alan wrote last year describing the method: Passwwords. Note that depending on your … Continue reading →

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4th December 2017 – DNA in Medicine

Posted on October 30, 2017 by TerryG

The promises, challenges and everyday application of DNA in Medicine Dr Jamie Ellingford will be talking about the latest technology and software available to generate and analyse big DNA datasets, and discuss the promises, challenges and everyday applications of these … Continue reading →

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21st June 2017 – Lymm Dam Geology Walk

Posted on June 21, 2017 by TerryG

Leader Fred Owen gathered a group of SciBarians at the Lymm Dam car park for a briefing on the geological history of the area.  He explained that Lymm is situated in the centre of the northern part of the Cheshire … Continue reading →

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