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5th September 2016 – Zika Virus

Posted on July 5, 2016 by DaveT

Zika Virus – Separating Fact from Fiction Dr Lee Haines  gave us an overview on the current Zika virus outbreak in the Americas and focussed on the history of Zika, the different ways the virus can be transmitted, the clinical … Continue reading →

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4th July 2016 – Pain

Posted on July 4, 2016 by DaveT

Pain – The Art and Science of Why People Hurt Our speaker this month is David Nolan, Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist, and son of Macclesfield SciBar Chairman.  He will be with us to talk about “pain“.

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6th June 2016 – Quantum Entanglement

Posted on June 6, 2016 by DaveT

Professor Neils Walet from Manchester University will explain the phenomenon of Quantum Entanglement where particles can communicate with each other much, much faster than the speed of light and across the whole universe He will also cover Quantum Encryption (because it is … Continue reading →

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9th May 2016 – Arctic

Posted on May 9, 2016 by DaveT

Professor Terry Callaghan, Professor of Arctic ecology at the University of Sheffield and Distinguished Research Professor at Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, talked to us and led the discussion. Terry is Leader of the Arctic Council of Ministers’ initiative on … Continue reading →

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4th April 2016 – 3D Printing

Posted on April 4, 2016 by DaveT

3D Printing – Separating Fact from Fiction Professor Brian Derby has agreed to talk to us about 3D printers – what they can achieve which is remarkable and what they cannot do  – OR IS THAT cannot do YET!! Professor … Continue reading →

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7th March 2016 – The Hidden Science of How the Mind Really Works

Posted on March 7, 2016 by DaveT

This talk is by Dr Warren Mansell about a scientific theory that has been ignored or misunderstood for over 50 years – Perceptual Control Theory (PCT) – see http://www.pctweb.org. The theory provides a whole new perspective on the mind and society. … Continue reading →

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