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Understanding Suicidal Behaviour
SOLD OUT! IMPORTANT NOTE: This event is drawing a lot of attention. As such, in order to avoid overcrowding we have implemented (free) ticketing for it. Please book your place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/glasgow-skeptics-presents-understanding-suicidal-behaviour-tickets-63532763205 Suicide and self-harm are major public health concerns: indeed, suicide is the leading cause of death of men in mid-life. Prof. O’Connor will explore the complex set of factors that lead to suicidal thinking and behaviour. He will focus on the psychology of suicide and aim to challenge…
Find out more »Happy Birthday Tranquility Base
Only 24 humans have ever gone to the Moon. Only twelve of those have walked on the surface of our nearest neighbour. One brought some tartan along for the ride. Journey with a space-race geek who never got to see a Saturn V fly and still won't forgive himself for missing a Space Shuttle launch. How did we do it? Why did we do it? What the heck does "SCE to AUX" mean?. About the Speaker: Alastair completed his astronomy…
Find out more »Cylinder or prism: Shaping the future of lithium ion batteries for electric vehicles
Unlike other manufacturers Tesla does not use large battery cells but small, cylindrical tiny cells that look like AA batteries. Why is it so? While the price was a major factor for the adoption of cylindrical battery by Tesla, the unexpected advantage proved to be the life of the battery. This gave Tesla the edge over the rest of the world that decided to adopt prism batteries. Prismatic batteries are believed to be safer and easier to integrate within electric…
Find out more »Glasgow Skeptics visit Cafe Scientifique: Perceptions of Cancer
So we don't have an official Glasgow Skeptics event on this date ... but our friends over in Cafe Scientifique have got something to tickle your fancy instead. The topic this month: Perceptions of Cancer View on Facebook View on Meetup Dr Sara Macdonald is a primary care based medical sociologist in the Institute of Health & Wellbeing at the University of Glasgow. Sara’s research focuses on the public understanding of cancer and cancer risk and considers sources of information…
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