February 2010: The Biological Basis to Male HomosexualityDr Mark Sergeant Nottingham Trent University.
The last 30 years has seen an explosion of research into the biological basis of male homosexuality. Historically, much research focused on the effects of upbringing and childrearing on the development of an individual's sexual orientation. More>>
07 December 2009
Dr Tony Payton
This talk will discuss the progress that’s been made in the field and the benefits and pitfalls of discovering genes that regulate intelligence.More>>
02 November 2009
Paul Wignall:
Mass extinctions and volcanism
All major crises of life in the past 300 million years coincide with large scale volcanic eruptions. This includes the two biggest mass extinctions of all time: More>>
October 2009
Professor Rob Gaizauskas, University of Sheffield
Processing Human Language by Computer: Advances and Challenges
In his landmark 1950 paper "Computing Machinery and Intelligence",
Alan Turing proposed conversation as the ultimate test of machine
intelligence: if we cannot distinguish a computer from a human in
conversation then we may deem the computer intelligent. More>>
Monday 07 April 2008
Dr. Gill Langley,Science Director, Dr Hadwen Trust for Humane Research
"Replacing animal experiments - From Concept to Achievement"
A key solution to the animal experimentation dilemma is to prioritise the development and use of non-animal research methods that can replace laboratory animals. Gill Langley will talk about replacement methods of research: More>>
Centre for the History of Science, Technology and Medicine
The University of Manchester
Big Screen Science: Scientists' Backstage Role in the Production of Hollywood Films
The overwhelming financial success of films such as Jurassic Park (1993) and Twister (1995) led filmmakers to believe that scientific "realism" is a necessary component in producing a modern science-based blockbuster.
‘Chills, thrills and other feeling states: Understanding emotional responses to music in film soundtracks.’
