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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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1st August 2005 – Antimatter

Posted on August 1, 2005 by DaveT

Antimatter – does it matter? Professor Roger Barlow of Manchester University High Energy Physics Department led the discussion on “where’s all the antimatter gone?”. Could we fly to another planet only to be annihilated  when we find it’s made of … Continue reading →

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4th July 2005 – Ice Ages

Posted on July 4, 2005 by DaveT

Ice Ages – should I buy a new anorak? Dr Simon Robinson from Manchester University led this discussion on the history and causes of various Ice Ages and their impact on climate. Are we heading for a new Ice Age … Continue reading →

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6th June 2005 – Cloning

Posted on June 6, 2005 by DaveT

A discussion on cloning – will there ever be another you? Dr Brian Lieberman from Manchester University St Mary’s hospital led us into a discussion on cloning and explained the principles and difficulties with reference to studies of twins brought … Continue reading →

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9th May 2005 – Creative & Innovative Thinking

Posted on May 9, 2005 by DaveT

Creative and innovative thinking – how do scientists and inventors do it? Kevin Byron  looked at how scientists and ourselves develop radical new ideas and at the techniques that can be used to flick our brain down strange and unusual … Continue reading →

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