Science behind the News
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We loosely define ‘Science behind the News’ to include:
• science underlying news items in the general media
• new science reported in the scientific media
• topical science relating to everyday life.
For each of our meetings, two (or three or four) members prepare a talk on a scientific topic of their choice. These talks often give rise to discussion and questions, and sometimes the questions lead to further ideas for talks. Often talks are supported by PowerPoint slides but we've had some great talks without visual aids.
During the 2022-23 session, the group met on 7 occasions, including once by Zoom. We enjoyed science talks on a wide range of topics given by about 8 members who volunteered, some more than once. With 25 members, we’ve fitted easily into Unit 7 in the Perth Business Centre.
Topics included:
• DeepMind and Alphafold
• Brown bin recycling at PKC
• Why the Vikings died out in Greenland
• Pterosaurs and us
• Circuit symbols
• Philosophy of science
• Avoiding culling male chicks and calves
• The brain on music
• Mapping earthquakes using radar
• 3D printing
• Methane and climate change
• Darwin tree of life
• Powering electric cars
• PSA testing