March 2009
Living Architecture
3 March 2009, 19:00 - 20:45
Architecture has always been inspired by nature.But with biological research constantly expanding, new concepts are informing architectural practice with intriguing results. How can the ideas of genomics, homeostasis and evolution be applied to building design? Come and hear about this growing trend.
Sleep Creative
4 March 2009, 19:00 - 21:00
Do sleeping and dreaming stimulate creativity? Sleep scientists have shown that these processes use the same brain circuitry, while artists have used hypnogogia to induce creative states for centuries. Experiment in our bed installation as musicians perform live and inspire your imagination.
The Colour of Health
5 March 2009, 19:00 - 21:00
There are medical conditions that affect some communities more than others. Rather than just genetics, this is down to an interplay of biological, social and environmental factors. Taking two medical conditions that are more prevalent in black women, we discuss causes, support and solutions.
Sustainable Seafood
10 March 2009, 19:00 - 21:00
Buying fish is a nightmare for ethical consumers. Nutritionists recommend that we eat fish twice a week, but many species are on the brink of extinction. Is it the end of the line for fish, or are there sustainable solutions?
Static Shadows
11 March 2009, 19:00 - 20:45
How can electrostatic energy enhance the sensory experience of our surroundings? Join designer Zane Berzina, architect Jackson Tan and material scientist Mark Miodownik in our e-static shadows installation to talk future textiles. Explore the invisible forces of electrostatics in this night of playful interactions.
Creative Brains
12 March 2009, 19:00 - 21:00
What does creativity look like? Neuroscientists, improvisational musicians and visual artists discuss this elusive process using imaging techniques to help visualise the creative brain. Demonstrations from artists and musicians provide an insight into the creative process in action.
In the Beginning...
17 March 2009, 19:00 - 20:45
Big Bang: a lowbrow name for a highbrow idea. Thirteen billion years ago our universe exploded into existence, creating space, time, energy and matter. Find out how we got to this theory as we explore what the Big Bang means to physicists, thinkers and artists.
Making Up the Mind
18 March 2009, 19:00 - 20:30
Inside your head there is an amazing labour-saving device, more effective than the latest computers: your brain. Neuropsychologist Chris Frith will tell us about experimental studies that reveal how the brain creates our mental world with the people around us.
Science Museum Lates
18 March 2009, 18:45 - 22:00
Dana decamps to the Science Museum as it opens its doors for an adults-only late-night extravaganza. Come and play in our newest galleries, and have a drink with friends.
Music from the Worm Farm
19 March 2009, 19:00 - 20:45
What can worms tell us about mood? Composer Keith Johnson and neurobiologist Stephen Nurrish pair up to investigate the expression of ideas and processes in science. Both love nematodes. Join us for a performance and discussion of new music from the worm farm.
Dinner@Dana: The Science of Colour
25 March 2009, 18:30 - 20:30
Butterfly wings show an endless variety of colours from iridescent blue to deepest black. The structures of the wings' scales produce dazzling effects, leaving even scientists stunned. Hear how light interacts with nature to produce a spectacular array of colour.
Creative Community
26 March 2009, 19:00 - 21:00
How does the brain interpret art? An assortment of artists and scientists are on hand to explore how the brain understands music, language, touch and the visual to help you enhance your own creativity. Prepare for greatness in our participatory workshops.
The Devil’s Doctor
31 March 2009, 19:00 - 20:45
Alchemist, charlatan, heretic, visionary and genius: Paracelsus claimed alchemy was the key to understanding man and nature. Witness the life of one of the most controversial figures in medicine through a feast of grotesque theatre based on a recent biography by science writer Philip Ball.