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Where is my Flying Car?
In 2011 the Scientific community celebrated 100 years since the discovery of the superconductivity, which is an ability of a material to conduct electric currents without any resistive losses. When a superconductor is placed in a magnetic field it can float over it. This peculiar effect, known as superconducting levitation, fascinated sci-fi writers and the imminent appearance of flying cars on our street seemed to be just the matter of time. Indeed, flying cars have been just 30 years away…
Find out more »Glasgow Skeptics visit Café Scientifique: Mapping the Clyde
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. This month's topic: Mapping the Clyde For more information about Café Scientifique: Visit their website: http://www.gla.ac.uk/events/cafescientifique/ The talk is free - although they do ask for donations. Accessibility information for the venue can be found here: https://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/glasgow-city-council/waterstones-3
Find out more »Science & Skepticism Pub Quiz: In association with BSA Glasgow
View event on Facebook here Doors open at 7, kickoff at 7.30 British Science Association Glasgow Branch and Glasgow Skeptics invite you to join us and test your levels of general ignorance on all things Science-y and Skepticism-y. You don't need to have a team in advance ... come join us in the evening and you can team up with others when you get there. This is event is free to attend, although we will be asking for donations ...…
Find out more »Quantum Biology?
Quantum biology is an emerging field of study that aims at answering questions related to the effects of subatomic phenomena on biology. If you ever wondered how atomic vibration affects smell or how photosynthesis efficiency might be affected by the quantum nature of light then this is the talk for you. In this talk evidence for and against pursuing this field of study will be examined. About the Speaker: Richard Cogdell holds the Hooker Chair of Botany and is also…
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