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Aberduino
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A space for a spot of electronic jiggery pokery, you know the sort of thing – pulling things apart and putting them back together and discussing and sharing electronical ideas. Booking is essential.
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14 Feb 6pm Peacock Visual Arts, Aberdeen
Brain Cancer: Recent Advances in Treatment
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Public talk in new technologies and their application in the field of brain surgery, from leading experts in the field.
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29 Feb 6pm George Square Lecture Theatre, Edinburgh
British Science Festival
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The touring science fest alights in Aberdeen for a week of exhibitions, workshops, talks, activities, film screenings and more, all on a science theme and with something for adults, families and schools alike.
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4 Sep–9 Sep Times vary Various venues, Aberdeen
Cafe Science Tayport
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A talk and discussion about science with a local researcher. Part of Fife Science Festival 2012.
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15 Mar 7pm Harbour Café, Tayport
A City of Ladies: Edinburgh
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A special event to mark International Women's Day, inspired by Christine de Pizan's The Book of the City of Ladies, with talks looking at Edinburgh's valiant medical women of past and present. Special topics for focus include the women of the Royal College of Surgeons, and women's experiences in warfare. Booking is essential.
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5 Mar 6pm Surgeons' Hall Museum, Edinburgh
Colombian Celebration
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Many different people have found many different reasons to celebrate the plant life of Colombia; but the purpose of this session is to examine its fascinating diversity. Get a taste of Colombian culture as well, in this drop-in session for ages 5+.
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11 Aug–12 Aug Sat & Sun 1–4pm Real Life Science Studio at John Hope Gateway Centre, Edinburgh
Condensation, Deuteration, Star Formation
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The University of Strathclyde's very own Dr Helen Fraser talks to the ASG.
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19 Feb 7.30pm University of Strathclyde Royal College Building, Glasgow
ConSequences: Some Implications of DNA Sequencing Technology
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A talk on the applications and potential dangers of increasingly cheap and quick DNA sequencing technologies.
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8 Mar 5pm University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh
Coolest Walk on Earth
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A three-hour guided walk through Holyrood Park discovering how the magnificent geological features around Arthur's Seat and the crags were shaped and sculpted by ice. Not suitable for disabled; may not be suitable for under 8s.
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26 Feb 9am Holyrood Park, Edinburgh
Deserts
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Nick Middleton explores the unique scenery, ingenious human adaptation and biodiversity in the most extreme places on earth.
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20 Mar 7.30pm Perth Concert Hall, Perth
21 Mar 2.15pm Appleton Tower, Edinburgh
21 Mar 7.30pm University of Glasgow, Glasgow
Dundee Science Festival
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Family-friendly science fest with a diverse programme, featuring hands-on workshops, science shows, lectures, debates, talent contests, exhibitions, school programmes, and events that fuse science with comedy, dance, art and history. The events also cover a broad range of scientific disciplines, including robotics, biodiversity, space, digital arts and the more technical sides to cookery and filmmaking.
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3 Nov–18 Nov Times vary Various venues, Dundee
The Dunes: Seaside Science
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Learn more about sand dunes – how they form and why they're so important. There's a 3D video game to play and guided walks at 11am and 2.30pm. Part of Fife Science Festival 2012.
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10 Mar 10am University of St Andrews, St Andrews
Edinburgh Interactive
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An annual conference for those in the interactive entertainment and media sectors has given rise to an accompanying public programme which features screenings of brand new video game excerpts, gameplay sessions, workshops and industry talks and advice (making this a particularly unmissable event for those looking to get a job in video games).
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9 Aug–11 Aug Times vary Edinburgh, Edinburgh
Edinburgh International Science Festival
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The world's first celebration of science and technology has been going for 23 years, and is one of the largest science festivals in Europe. The programme seeks to bring science alive for children but also, more unusually, for adults. Hands-on activities typically include interactive exhibitions, experiments, gadgets and workshops – which last year involved magnetic nanosludge, dancing custard and other wonders. Talks for adults cover science in all its forms, as well as the points where it…
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30 Mar–13 Apr Times vary Edinburgh, Edinburgh
The Edinburgh Lectures: A Celebration of Women in Astronomy
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In the first of this year's anniversary year programme of Edinburgh Lectures, Professor Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell reflects on the contributions of women to the science of astronomy over the last 100 years, including many unsung heroines.
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20 Feb 6pm Royal Society of Edinburgh, Edinburgh
Edinburgh Skeptics: Burzynski – A Perfect Storm for Skeptics
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An examination of the story of the Burzynski Clinic, which tried to punt quack treatments as having cancer curing powers and was eventually outed by bloggers who exposed its dubious practices.
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15 Mar
(Over-18s only) 7.30pm 		The Banshee Labyrinth, Edinburgh
Edinburgh Skeptics: What is Beauty? with Dr Martin Tovee
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Dr Martin Tovee of Newcastle University discusses the psychology of beauty, and what makes us attracted to potential partners.
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16 Feb
(Over-18s only) 7.30pm 		The Banshee Labyrinth, Edinburgh
Engineering the Future: Family Fun Evening
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A tour of Adam Smith College's Future Skills Centre and learn about developments in renewable energy, construction and engineering through some fun, hands-on activities. Part of Fife Science Festival 2012.
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13 Mar 4pm Future Skills Centre at Adam Smith College, Glenrothes
Fife Science Festival
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A look at both the past and the future of science in Fife, from notable experts and advances developed in the area, to how science and technology is working to preserve Fife's heritage, both natural and cultural. Events include family fun days, guided walks, schools programmes, lectures and workshops.
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9 Mar–18 Mar Times vary Various Venues, Fife
The Flowering Desert
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Find out how flowers from the genus Pelargonium survive drought conditions.
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25 Feb–26 Feb Sat & Sun 12.30–3.30pm John Hope Gateway Centre, Edinburgh
The Formation of Planets
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Dr Duncan Forgan of the Royal Observatory Edinburgh talks to the ASG.
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15 Mar 7.30pm University of Strathclyde Royal College Building, Glasgow
Free Family Fun Day at Dundee Science Centre
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Take your family down to Sensation and enjoy learning about science together with shows, workshops and exciting exhibits. Part of Fife Science Festival 2012.
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18 Mar 10am Sensation, Dundee
Fresh
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Fintry's renewable energy show features talks, presentations and exhibitions about energy saving solutions, as well as a craft market and trip to Earlsburn Windfarm.
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9 Mar Times vary Menzies Hall, Glasgow
Get Creative: Nests
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Ever wondered how birds' nests work? Find out by making one for yourself.
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21 Jul–22 Jul Sat & Sun 1–4pm Real Life Science Studio at John Hope Gateway Centre, Edinburgh
Glasgow Science Festival
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Two weeks of activities exploring the outer reaches of science, including robotics, space, biology, physics and more. The festival is extremely family-friendly, with activities including amazing science shows, arts/crafts stations, workshops, film screenings, exhibits and meet the researcher sessions for all ages.
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5 Jun–17 Jun Times vary Various venues, Glasgow

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