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SCIENCE ISSUES CAFE is a monthly discussion group in Melbourne which allows lay-people to get together and hear about the latest research or discuss the big issues in science today |
Each month we plan to have a presentation by a scientist in his or her field who then leads the discussion.
Participants are invited to have a glass of wine, and discuss topics as broad and wide-ranging as....
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the origins of the universe
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exploration of the solar system
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life on Mars and elsewhere in the universe
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climate change and global warming
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frontiers of the fight against hunger and disease
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artificial intelligence
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animal intelligence
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studies of the brain and the mind
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controversial ssues in the theory of evolution
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human origins
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the contribution of science to human progress
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the philosophy of science.....
The Program so far:
Friday 15th July : Prof. Geoffrey Taylor - Einstein and beyond ...
current issues in physics
Friday 19th August: Dr Fred Mendelsohn - Advances in neurosciences ...
offering new hope for the burden of brain and mind disorders
Friday 16th September: Dr John Lattanzio - Life in the universe - what
are the chances?
Friday 21st October:: to be confirmed
Friday 18th November: Assoc. Prof. Lin Padgham - Artificial Intelligence
Time: 7.30 for drinks, Entry by donation ($5 to $10 suggested). Bookings - email Kaye Hargreaves
Venue: Princes Hill Community Centre, rear
We also have an exciting program for 2006.
If you could publicise these events to your members, colleagues,
students and friends, I would really appreciate it.
Convener
Science Issues Cafe
