Dinner@Dana: How feathers saved the dinosaurs
Thursday
27 April 2006
18:30 - 21:00
Contrary to popular belief, dinosaurs almost certainly did not become extinct 65 million years ago at least not quite. There is now overwhelming evidence that one group, including such dinosaur superstars as tyrannosaurus and velociraptor, developed feathers and eventually gave rise to modern birds.
Dr Matt Wilkinson, zoologist from the University of Cambridge and FameLab runner-up, explains how the one-time lords of the Earth conquered the skies in one of the most extraordinary and controversial evolutionary stories.
This evening costs £13 per person, which includes a two-course meal and a drink
Dinner@Dana is part of the Café Scientifique network, a network that has spread throughout the UK from the first Café Scientifique held in Leeds in 1998. Meetings aim to stay outside of the traditional academic context by creating a relaxed and informal atmosphere in which everyone is invited to discuss important and interesting scientific issues. These cafés provide a place where anyone can come along and explore the latest ideas in science, technology and medicine.
Arrive early to enjoy a wide variety of delicious food and drink in our air-conditioned d.cafe, or make use of our free Internet access in the d.lounge.
Dr Matt Wilkinson, zoologist from the University of Cambridge and FameLab runner-up, explains how the one-time lords of the Earth conquered the skies in one of the most extraordinary and controversial evolutionary stories.
This evening costs £13 per person, which includes a two-course meal and a drink
Dinner@Dana is part of the Café Scientifique network, a network that has spread throughout the UK from the first Café Scientifique held in Leeds in 1998. Meetings aim to stay outside of the traditional academic context by creating a relaxed and informal atmosphere in which everyone is invited to discuss important and interesting scientific issues. These cafés provide a place where anyone can come along and explore the latest ideas in science, technology and medicine.
Arrive early to enjoy a wide variety of delicious food and drink in our air-conditioned d.cafe, or make use of our free Internet access in the d.lounge.