November 2007
Invisible Universe
1 November 2007, 19:00 - 21:00
Immerse yourself in dark energy… Electronic soundscapes and live performances accompany you as Flow Motion artists Anna Piva and Edward George weave their magic. Astrophysicist Carolin Crawford helps you discover the mysterious workings of our invisible universe.
Pause and Play Climate Change
6 November 2007, 19:00 - 20:30
An improvised performance lets you explore the issues around climate change. Each of the four characters has a different take. Directing the improvisation gives you the opportunity to try on each character’s shoes to see how they fit your views.
Stress-Busters!
7 November 2007, 19:00 - 20:30
Is a busy lifestyle making you feel frazzled? Then this is the event for you. Discover how our bodies respond to stress, and if you’ve got measurable symptoms. Then calm down… with top stress-busting tips and techniques from our ‘cool’ experts.
In Your Own Time
8 November 2007, 19:00 - 21:00
How do we construct, rationalise and experience time? How does theoretical physics change our perceptions of time? Investigate your own relationship with time and space with video artist Grace Weir and philosophers of physics.
Time Travel
13 November 2007, 19:00 - 20:30
Move over Doctor Who. Could quantum physics help us make our very own Tardis? Chat to scientists who think time travel might be possible, and decide for yourself. What would the consequences of time travel be?
The Compassionate Mind
14 November 2007, 19:00 - 20:30
Buddhist monk Matthieu Ricard from Nepal and neuroscientist Tania Singer will talk about brain imaging studies that are beginning to reveal the secrets of happiness and compassion. We will hear about the spiritual value of retreats and the benefits of meditation.
Public Health and Individual Choice
15 November 2007, 19:00 - 20:30
Who is responsible for tackling binge drinking, obesity or sexually transmitted disease? The individual? Or the government? Talk with health experts and give your opinion on the role of the state in people’s health.
How to Save the World
20 November 2007, 19:00 - 20:30
Every little helps when it comes to saving the planet. Are you confused by a mass of contradictory information? Then come and talk with plain-speaking experts, and author Johan Tell who has 100 Ways to Save the World.
In the Game
21 November 2007, 19:00 - 21:00
Better graphics and intricate stories mean that video games are becoming more immersive. But how excited or stressed do we get when playing a game? Discover the secrets of how our bodies react to video gaming with live physiological demos on the night.
Love, Life and Adoption
22 November 2007, 19:00 - 20:30
Adoption offers a child a new start in life and can complete a family. Yet no matter how much love is shared, there are complex emotional issues that cannot be ignored. What’s life like for adopted children and families?
A one-off creation – On the Move
27 November 2007, 19:00 - 20:30
A film of a one-off creation that includes fire-extinguishers, clockwork axes, robotic poodles and a huge army tank, all constructed in a deserted warehouse near Falmouth. View the film and talk with Engineered Arts, the creators of this ‘incredible machine’.
Dinner@Dana: Living Under the Threat of Disease
28 November 2007, 19:00 - 20:30
Imagine being diagnosed with a terrifying inherited disease, such as muscular dystrophy or Huntington’s disease. How would it affect me? What about my family? My children? Join our genetic counsellor as we discuss how to manage the ripple of disease through a family.
Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid
29 November 2007, 18:30 - 21:30
Who’s afraid of the big bad wolf – or spiders or heights? Why? Do your fears and anxieties hold you back? Are they even rational? Does fear serve any useful purpose? Tune in to terror this evening at the Dana Centre.