October 2008
Higher, Further, Faster...
1 October 2008, 19:00 - 20:30
Is technology killing sport? From steroids to Hawk-Eye, technology is already causing controversy in the sports we love. But as technology pushes athletes further, does it become more exciting for spectators? Join author Stewart Ross and athlete Dwain Chambers as we explore the future of sport.
Perverting Technologies: A Science
6 October 2008, 19:00 - 20:30
Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, creator of the installation Under Scan, talks about his work, which opens in Trafalgar Square in November. Join leading thinkers to find out how artists are using technology to make big statements, and encounter this ground-breaking work.
Tattoo Culture
7 October 2008, 19:00 - 20:30
Are tattoos symbols of identity, works of art or examples of self-harm? How will we decorate our bodies in the future? Check out some of the Science Museum’s unique tattoo collection and talk about our ongoing obsession with body adornment.
Future Flight
8 October 2008, 19:00 - 20:30
Orbital flight, hybrid airliners and hydrogen-powered planes… the way we fly in the future will be radically different. Join us as we showcase revolutionary designs for future flight and share your ideas with experts dreaming up the air transportation of tomorrow.
To Be in a Better Place
9 October 2008, 19:00 - 20:30
Home is where the heart is, so they say, but we have little influence over our working environment. Should architects consider the psychological impact of their designs? Brain experts and architects debate the importance of the space we occupy.
Body Perspectives
14 October 2008, 19:00 - 21:00
Can science help us see our bodies in new ways? And can art capture these new perceptions? Be inspired as we take on life drawing with a techno-twist. Scientists and artists will be on hand to guide you through the creation of your own masterpiece.
Imhotep and the roots of medicine
15 October 2008, 19:00 - 20:30
Who was Imhotep and how much does modern science owe to him? Did ancient African knowledge influence Hippocrates and the evolution of medicine? Discover how ancient African knowledge is part of modern science, medicine and technology in this celebration of Black History Month.
Punk Science: How to Be Happy
16 October 2008, 19:00 - 20:30
Punk Science use comedy, music, live experiments and rigged voting to explain real science to innocent bystanders. They’ve tackled Einstein, aliens and the climate, but their next challenge is happiness itself. Don’t miss the new show from the Science Museum’s in-house comedy group.
Cape Farewell: Return from the Arctic
21 October 2008, 19:00 - 21:00
Join us for an evening of film, performance and discussion as Cape Farewell return from the Arctic… Hear from newly returned musicians, artists and scientists about their Arctic experience and discover why the challenge of climate change is a cultural one.
Dinner@Dana: Size Matters
22 October 2008, 18:30 - 20:30
Why are so many of us excessively overweight? What can be done to halt the ‘obesity epidemic’? Professor Steve Bloom explores how our innate tendency to pile on the pounds has gone from useful environmental adaptation to global health crisis.
Citizen Film-Makers
23 October 2008, 19:00 - 20:30
New technology and the internet are making film-makers of us all. But does this herald a golden era of DIY cinema, or should moviemaking be left to the experts? Join us to explore the future of film.
Bio Play
28 October 2008, 19:00 - 20:30
Material Beliefs blur the boundaries between material culture and bioengineering research, designing speculative products that embody emerging technologies. Discuss the strange creation of the 'Carnivorous Domestic Entertainment Robot' and discover kits that are harvesting and banking body cells.
Paranoia
29 October 2008, 19:00 - 20:30
Horror stories of crime dominate the news, yet we hope ‘it’ll never happen to me’. Maybe the unthinkable did happen to you. Deep down, are we all becoming more paranoid? A virtual reality research study reveals our anxieties and fears.
Video Game Cabaret
30 October 2008, 19:00 - 21:00
Enjoy entertainment at its best, through poetry, music, dance… and video games. Experience the evolution of gaming technology in our video game cabaret! This night of performances and demonstrations showcases the best in video games technology and cordially invites your participation.