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The Universe is talking

How an incredible discovery at Antarctica’s “IceCube” observatory could reveal some of the most tantalising secrets of deep space. It’s been described as one of the world’s strangest telescopes. But the remarkable IceCube, occupying a full 1km3 under the Antarctic ice sheet, could soon shed light on some of the Universe’s most tantalising mysteries. IceCube detects […]

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Fatal Food

How deadly E. coli bacteria cause disease in humans and how we can protect ourselves from infection.

When: Tues 13th December, 5.30-6.30pm

Where: Napier 102 Lecture Theatre, North Terrace Campus

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Conquering the Great Wall

How research into plant cell walls in improving our health and boosting production of biofuels

Presented by: Prof Geoff Fincher
When: Tues 9th August, 5.30-6.30pm
Where: North Terrace Campus, Horace Lamb Lecture Theatre

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Underground Knowledge

How cutting-edge research is revealing new ore deposits and the forces that create them

Presented by: Prof Nigel Cook
When: Tues 12th July, 5.30-6.30pm
Where: North Terrace Campus, Horace Lamb Lecture Theatre

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Animals in Society, from fork to friend

The human-animal bond is deep and complex. Some animals we see as food, some as friends and others seemingly as facilitators of scientific progress.

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“Quantum Leaps” From subatomic to celestial

Exploring the great discoveries and mysteries of the physical universe

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