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Paleoclimatic Reconstruction: Insights from Haptophyte Algae
In the context of global warming, scientists are more and more worried about the response of ecosystems to climate change. It is thus crucial to study past climates to better understand what we can expect in the future. One approach is to use information stored in one group of algae, the Haptophytes Even though they are microscopic, Haptophytes are at the base of the food chain and they play an important role in the carbon cycle They are as well…
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Glasgow Skeptics visit Café Sci: Cosmic Forensic Science
So we don't have an official Glasgow Skeptics event on Monday the 4th September ... but our friends over in Cafe Scientifique have got something to tickle your fancy instead. Please note: The venue is Waterstones on Sauchiehall Street, and the start time is set for 7pm. This month's topic: Cosmic Forensic ScienceNumbers in astronomy are commonly felt to be incomprehensibly large, though they are exceeded by many in every day life – there ARE more stars out there than…
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Glasgow Skeptics & BSA Glasgow Pub Quiz
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 at the end of the talk. Participants are under no obligation whatsoever to…
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