Drink and be merry for tomorrow we ..? – 7pm, Monday 26th November 2012
This talk from Prof. Graham Ogden who sits on the DrinkAware medical panel discussed just how much alcohol it is safe to drink. The guidelines were explained and volunteers from the audience tested whether they were any good at judging…
Cafe Science Tayport: Exercise and Training – When Less is More. 7pm, Thursday 15th November 2012
Dr John Babraj from the University of Abertay discussed the novel findings from his lab , which suggest that elite athletes and anyone looking to improve their health should start to train smarter, not longer. This event was hosted at…
How Often Do You Eat A Mutant Food? – 6pm, Wednesday 14th November 2012
As the World’s population continues to grow past the 7 billion mark more and more crops are needed to feed us, our livestock and grow biofuels. This increasing global food demand creates significant environmental and health concerns, driving up food…
Digital Forensics vs Sex and drugs and Rock 'n' Roll – 7pm, Monday 29th October 2012
The world has gone online and with it the criminal fraternity. This talk by Dr Ian Ferguson from the University of Abertay looked at the problems faced by those who investigate and prosecute online crimes (considered under the headings of…
Into Deep Space: The Search for Planets – 6pm, Wednesday 10th October 2012
Are we alone in the Universe or is their life on other planets? To answer this question we first need to find planets beyond our own Solar system. Dr Ken Rice, from the University of Edinburgh discussed how new planets…
Making your rubbish work for you – 7pm, Monday 24th September 2012
Your left-over food could be my energy source. Research in Dundee is helping to make our rubbish work for us by taking food waste and turning it in to fuel for our homes and cars. On 24th September at the…
Mind over Body – Train Smarter Not Longer – 6pm, Wed 12th September 2012
There is a new way to exercise if you can never find time for that trip to the gym; high intensity exercise, which is time effective and physically demanding. Dr Ross Lorimer give a short talk on the mental aspects…
Summer Special: How to Build a Well-Behaved Robot, Wednesday 8th August
Robots are no longer stuck in the fantasy worlds of science-fiction, they are here amongst us. The rise of robots often goes unnoticed as they perform everyday tasks using intelligence in the background of our workplaces or homes. This talk…
What Causes Peanut Allergy?- Skin Research gives a clue. 7pm, Monday 25th June
Peanut allergy affects 1-2% of children in the UK and may result in a severe or life-threatening reaction. The number of people with allergies has increased dramatically over the past 20-30 years. The reasons behind this ‘epidemic’ are unclear, but…
The Computer Says No – Uselessbility in Design, Accessibility and Interaction – Wednesday 13th June 6pm
In our everyday interactions technology sometimes gets in the way, instead of helping us. In this talk, we will explore together the common issues of bad technology design, and how emerging and effective design approaches like Inclusive Design take account…