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Category Archives: Past Events
7th April 2014 – Chemists, Druggists and Beer-Doctors
In the nineteenth century, many brewers saw new chemical additives as the key to a cheaper, reliable product. Drinkers, however, suspected that dangerous poisons were involved, while government agencies feared the tax-dodging possibilities of the new methods. This talk explores … Continue reading
3rd March 2014 – String Theory (Part 2)
Dr Peter Millington from Manchester University continues his efforts to help us move from Particle Physics towards String Theory. In his January talk he discussed with us the fundamental disagreement between Relativity and Quantum Mechanics. Now in his second talk … Continue reading
3rd February 2014 – The Growth of Computer Power
Professor Stephen Furber from Manchester University will return to Knutsford SciBar and take us on a journey looking at the growth of computer power. How long before it far exceeds human brain power? Will the machines take over ? What can … Continue reading
6th January 2014 – String Theory (Part 1)
Dr Peter Millington from Manchester University has agreed to kick off a Scibar move from Particle Physics towards String Theory by discussing with us the fundamental disagreement between Relativity and Quantum Mechanics. In our March session he will describe how … Continue reading
2nd December 2013 – CERN and the Large Hadron Collider
Knutsford SciBar member Dr Ian Duerdoth will lead the discussion on CERN, the Large Hadron Collider, the Higgs Boson, what next, and all that.
5th November 2013 – How Animals Detect Light
Professor Rob Lucas will discuss with us the different ways that animals detect light and what they use that light for. Rob says “We are all well aware that we rely upon specialised light-sensitive cells in our retina (photoreceptors) to see. In fact this … Continue reading
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