February 2008
Britain’s Most Dangerous Drug
5 February 2008, 20:45 - 22:45
New research rates alcohol and tobacco as more dangerous than ecstasy or LSD. Is it now time to change drug classification and policies in Britain? Have your say in our post-screening discussion of the BBC Horizon programme 'Is Alcohol Worse Than Ecstasy?'
Multiplicity: The science of personality
6 February 2008, 19:00 - 20:30
Are you an introvert or an extrovert – or both? Rita Carter's new book on the science of personality argues that nearly every one of us is a team of personalities, which together give the impression of a unified self.
Panicology
7 February 2008, 19:00 - 20:30
Killer bird flu, biological terrorism, rising sea levels, GM food… Attacked daily by calamitous headlines, are you living in a state of perpetual anxiety? Join scientists and statisticians as they make sense of our risky existence and help you face tomorrow without fear.
The Rubbish Game Too
12 February 2008, 19:00 - 21:00
What stops you recycling? Could you reduce your waste to zero? Is it worth it? Come and play a new game of recycling households, refereed by ‘rubbish’ experts. Sign up by emailing tickets@danacentre.org.uk in advance to get into the game…
Emotional Contagion
13 February 2008, 19:00 - 20:30
Are emotions infectious? Why can one person make a previously upbeat group feel glum? How does empathy work? Experience emotional contagion yourselves and chat to the artist and neuroscientists behind Chameleon, an interactive video and sound art installation.
I Smell Love
14 February 2008, 19:00 - 21:00
We each have smells we find attractive and others we don’t. Is it possible to sniff out your ideal partner? Perfumer and aroma scientist George Dodd will lead you through this sniff-dating event.
Scared of Socialising
19 February 2008, 19:00 - 20:30
For most people social situations are fun, but for some they're a terrifying ordeal. Social phobia is a deep-seated fear that can make it hard to live a normal life, but there are ways to cope. Join us to find out more.
Dinner@Dana: Game of Love
20 February 2008, 18:30 - 20:30
Dinner@Dana would like to meet: single, fun-loving individuals for a night of food, wine and love. GSOH/sociable/an interest in science a plus. Must be tolerant of silly games and not be afraid to laugh at oneself.
Mother Tongues and Multilingualism
21 February 2008, 19:00 - 20:30
Do you speak just one language, or are you bi- or multilingual? There are over 300 languages spoken in London alone. Come and find out how our brains react to language and discover how the words we speak can affect who we are.
How Music Shapes the Brain
26 February 2008, 19:00 - 20:30
Why does music affect us so deeply? Join us to find out how music shapes the brain, the secret of perfect pitch, and why man is musical in the first place. There will also be live music to enjoy.
Expanding the Mind
27 February 2008, 19:00 - 20:30
Scientists now understand how the brain remembers better than ever before, but when it comes to boosting your memory with drugs, the question may not be ‘how?’ but ‘when?’ Join US neuroscientist Gary Lynch for a talk and discussion.
Re-plumbing the Planet
28 February 2008, 19:00 - 20:30
Talk to scientists who are thinking big to cool our warming world. Ideas involving carbon-munching algae and giant sunshades in orbit have been mooted, but can we realistically combat climate change by changing Earth’s capacity to absorb carbon and heat? Have your say.