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2nd July 2018 – The Size of Space

Posted on January 20, 2018 by jrsee

Just How Do Astronomers Measure Distances? William Stewart, who is a founder member of South Cheshire Astronomical Society, will give this talk, in which he will explain how astronomers (from the ancients to modern man) measure distances within and beyond … Continue reading →

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4th June 2018 – The Manchester Egyptian Mummy Project

Posted on January 15, 2018 by jrsee

What can Ancient Egyptian Mummies do for Modern Medicine? Professor Rosalie David will lead this discussion – this is her resumé of what she will be saying: “In 1973, the Manchester Egyptian Mummy Project was inaugurated at The University of Manchester … Continue reading →

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14th May (NB not 7th) 2018 – Seeing the Invisible

Posted on January 15, 2018 by jrsee

Observing the Dark Side of the Universe Professor Sarah Bridle (Professor of Astrophysics, Manchester University, School of Physics and Astronomy) will talk about dark matter and dark energy. These appear to form the vast bulk of the universe, but we … Continue reading →

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9th April 2018 – Bitcoin: a Personal Perspective on Database Technology

Posted on January 15, 2018 by jrsee

Note the date of this talk – it’s the second Monday because April 2nd is Easter Monday. This talk will be led by SciBarian Adrian Fisher, who valiantly answered Chris Grice’s plea at February’s meeting for a speaker for April. … Continue reading →

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5th March 2018 – Small Modular Nuclear Reactors

Posted on January 15, 2018 by jrsee

This discussion will be led by Emma Vernon, of the N(ational) N(uclear) L(aboratory).  In Emma’s words: “The UK has expressed an interest in the potential deployment of Small Modular Reactor technology as a means to help address the energy trilemma … 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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