Name: A twist down electric avenue
Start: 2017-05-17T
End: 2017-05-17T
Location: Drygate Brewing Co.

Scientists keep talking about new materials with amazing abilities. What is this fuss all about? What are those evil minds building in labs full of microscopes? Why are they creating structures thousands of times smaller than a human hair? Come for a night full of biosensors and some...shocking experiments.

We will end this amazing night with a Science Pub Quiz where you can test all your newly acquired knowledge, and more...

This event is restricted to over 18s only, and unfortunately there will be no food served during the event.

Nature's tiny machines

Dr. Drew Thomson (Lecturer in Chemical Biology)

It might surprise you to learn that your body contains trillions of tiny machines! These machines govern almost every process in the body. This talk explains a little about how these machines work, and how the strangeness of the microscopic world has given rise to machines that are very different to those that we meet in our everyday lives. We will also briefly discuss the possibility of adapting existing miniature machines, or even designing completely new ones to tackle the unique challenges of the 21st century.

Scavenging electricity for free

Dr. John Halpin (Postdoctoral Researcher)

Did you know that scientists have created new materials that can generate electricity from heat? These can be used in what we call thermoelectric generators, which could convert waste heat energy into electricity, leading to more fuel efficient cars. This promising green technology will be explained with the help of exciting demonstrations, such as harvesting heat energy from the human body!

Pub Quiz!!

A fun, science-y pub quiz with cool rounds and activities. Come with a team or join one on the day. Great prizes to be won too!

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