| Status: | Active, open to new members |
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| When: | On Fridays 2:00 pm-4:00 pm 1st Friday |
| Venue: | The Centre |
The Science and Technology Group meets at The Centre on Sheepwalk Lane every first Friday of the month. Our gatherings are a vibrant hub for enthusiasts interested in various aspects of science and technology.
Here’s what you can expect:
- Diverse Topics: Our presentations cover a wide spectrum of subjects, including medical research, biology, food science, construction, manufacturing technology (both hardware and software), artificial intelligence, and everything from astrophysics (A) to zoology (Z).
- “Sevens” Presentations: A unique feature of our meetings is the “Sevens” format. Members engage in lively discussions, presenting a topic for precisely 7 minutes, accompanied by a maximum of 7 slides. It’s a rapid-fire exchange of ideas that keeps everyone engaged.
- Refreshments: To fuel our debates, we provide coffee and biscuits. Nothing sparks intellectual discourse quite like a warm cup of coffee and a tasty treat!
- Local Visits: Beyond our regular meetings, we aim to organize visits to explores the scientific wonders of our community!
Join us for stimulating discussions, camaraderie, and a shared passion for all things science and technology!
See below for the latest reports from Trevor...
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S&T Meeting December 2024 Bio-construction materials.
This month's talk was about bio-construction materials. This was not about wood, as there would not be enough trees to cope with demand if all buildings were made of wood. This was about using bio materials to modify the way we use construction materials so that we can reduce carbon dioxide pollution during their manufacture…
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S&T meeting November 2024 Fireworks
This month's meeting focused on fireworks, just in time for everyone to be able to answer their grandchildren's tricky questions. We learned how the Chinese developed gunpowder and then used it for entertainment by filling hollow bamboo stems with gunpowder, sealing the ends, and putting the assembly in or over a fire. When the temperature…
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S&T meeting October 2024 "Golden Hydrogen"
This month’s meeting was about Golden Hydrogen. Most people are not aware that hydrogen can be found in the ground, having developed as a result of biological action and being captured in certain types of geological structures. This has been known for 100 years but has never been seen as anything other than a specific…
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