pint of science
Pint of Science: Senses, Cyborgs, and Mind Control
The Three Guineas Station Approach, Reading, Berkshire, United KingdomHack the Senses, Cyborgs, and Mind Control! Can we hack the brain and link it with technology to advance mankind? These talks will see Karl Sanz Martinez explain his work on hacking the senses, to expand and augment the human brain, and Dr Ioannis Dimitrios Zoulias will introduce brain computer interfaces for controlling the human body. […]
Pint of Science: Food and Health
Yates Reading The Former Post Office, Friar Street, Reading, Berkshire, United KingdomWhat the Fork? A Story of Food and Health Whether you're hungry or not, these talks will definitely be food for thought. You'll be given an insight into how food can affect your health, myths will be debunked, and you'll discover that the phrase "You are what you eat" is more literal than you think... Dr. Gunter Kuhnle will […]
Pint of Science: Animals big and small
Smokin' Billy's 61 St. Mary's Butts, Reading, Berkshire, United KingdomNoah's Ark: Research on animals big and small Love animals? Now’s your chance to hear the latest research on animals of all sizes. Join scientists for a pint, listen to them tackling big questions, and find out how and why it’s important to study animals on the Ark, great and small (with a sprinkling of comedy)! Dr Manuela […]
Pint of Science: Dementia
The Three Guineas Station Approach, Reading, Berkshire, United KingdomMice, men, mad cows, cannibalism and…dementia? Dementia is a name for a group of diseases which cause reduced brain function. Dr Francesco Tamagnini and Dr Patrick Lewis will introduce two types of dementia: Prion disease and Alzheimer’s disease. This is an excellent event for anyone who wants to learn something new about dementia and hear about […]
Pint of Science: Clothing Technology
Yates Reading The Former Post Office, Friar Street, Reading, Berkshire, United KingdomSmart Fashion: The Future of Clothing Technology Forget needle and thread - these talks will look at how clothes can be designed by drawing inspiration from scientific discoveries. From sportswear to health monitoring, there's more than one way to get this nerdy look. Come delve into fashion at its most technological! Founder and CEO of KYMIRA Sport Tim […]
Pint of Science: Your World, Your Science
Smokin' Billy's 61 St. Mary's Butts, Reading, Berkshire, United KingdomYour World, Your Science We are all scientists at heart, being curious about what we see and questioning the world around us. Scientists are now harnessing this collective curiosity, and […]
Pint of Science: What’s going on in the brain?
The Three Guineas Station Approach, Reading, Berkshire, United KingdomPicture this! What’s going on in the brain? Doctors and researchers use brain imaging methods to diagnose illness and investigate the brain. These talks will introduce brain imaging for science […]
Pint of Science: Living with Your Body in Health and Disorder
Yates Reading The Former Post Office, Friar Street, Reading, Berkshire, United KingdomLiving with Your Body in Health and Disorder Listen to your body when it whispers, and you won't have to hear it scream. These talks will explore how food and nutrients […]