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What does the future of energy generation look like? How do scientists make the world’s most precise measurements? And what does it all mean anyway? If you’ve asked any of these questions, then our first night is the event for you! We’ll uncover the next stages in clean fuel, decipher the mysterious world of particle physics and take a fresh look at how philosophy compliments scientific discovery.
The Planet’s Most Surprising Renewable Resource
Dr Ritabrata Dobe
(Marie Sklodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellow)
Natural hydrogen is having a moment, and the Earth is full of it! In this talk, we’ll dive into the dynamics of the Earth’s interior in which minerals and water team up to produce one of the cleanest fuels around. Whether you’re a sustainability enthusiast or just here hoping for lower fuel prices, you’ll leave with a fresh appreciation for the planet’s wonders and hidden green fuel factories.
In the Shadow of the Muon: Glimpses from the Unknown
Dr Elia Bottalico
(Post Doctoral Research Associate (PDRA))
What if the next revolution in physics comes from a particle that lives for just a millionth of a second? The muon, a heavier cousin of the electron, is extremely sensitive to unknown phenomena. At Fermilab, it is measured with astonishing precision: even the smallest mismatch with theory could reveal cracks in our understanding of the Universe. Join us to discover how this particle could unlock some of the biggest mysteries of the cosmos.
When Experimenting Isn't Enough: Why does Science Need Philosophy?
Dr Paolo Beltrame
(Post Doc)
The deeper truth is that science and philosophy have never been strangers - they have always pushed back against each other, dismantling assumptions and rebuilding them from the ground up, much like the sailors endlessly replacing the planks of Theseus's ship. To deny philosophy's role in shaping science is not a scientific statement. It is, quite perfectly, practicing it.
I Sell Here, Sir, What all World Desires to have – POWER
Prof Eann Patterson
(Dean of Engineering)
It is incredible that an industry that has not built a power station for more than 30 years expects to attract £40B to build one with no return on investment for at least 12 years. Yet that is one proposition from the UK nuclear industry. An alternative, discussed on Radio 4’s Inside Science, is a £4B factory building a micro-power unit/week, equivalent in 12 years to two £40BN power stations.
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