December 2007
Dreaming of a Green Christmas?
4 December 2007, 19:00 - 20:30
This yuletide we’ll produce 3 million tonnes of rubbish in the UK alone. Meet the artists, scientists and manufacturers who are combating Christmas waste with green designs for food, packaging and presents. Shop sustainably at this green Christmas bazaar.
Secular Art in Sacred Places
5 December 2007, 19:00 - 20:30
Since the dawn of consciousness most cultures have created art that expresses our attitudes to existence. Are our brains hard-wired to create these artworks? How does this work in an increasingly secular society? An evening of performance and discussion.
Shop Till You Drop!
6 December 2007, 19:00 - 20:30
The Christmas present-buying frenzy is fast approaching, so what better time to explore the science behind shopping? Discover the psychological techniques that retailers use to make us part with our cash. And find out what happens if there’s just no stopping our shopping...
Punk Science: Climate Change
11 December 2007, 19:00 - 20:30
Using comedy, music and live experiments, the Punk Science team take a look at climate change. Do you want to be greener or sit on your backside, enjoy the heat and wait for the cooling sea to come to you?
Smart Games
12 December 2007, 19:00 - 20:30
How is artificial intelligence being used to make games smarter? What can the gamer look forward to once gaming becomes personal as avatars get brains? Find out what the latest technology can offer from gaming gurus. Come and play...
My Left-Handed Body
13 December 2007, 19:00 - 20:30
Are you right-handed or left-handed? What about your heart and other organs? What are the implications of having things ‘other-handed’? Come and find out about human handedness and discuss its importance in everyday life.