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Monday 20 March

Automation Systems

10.00am4.00pm

An interactive workshop with various

experiments that let users manipulatemechanical devices.

Energy: Snap, Crackle, Bang

12.00-1.00pm

A presentation and demonstration on

energy.

Science Film

7.00pm

Screening of a non-mainstream filmabout science and the environment

(15/18 rating).

Hit or Miss: the science of themodern recording studio

7.00-8.30pm

A lecture and demonstration on theprocess of recording a music CD.

The Science of Alcohol

7.00pm

An interactive talk whichexplores the science

behind drinking.

Streetlights

7.00pm

A demonstrationand talk on

streetlights: how they work

and why they are used.

Tuesday 21 March

The Pioneers of Sound Synthesis:from Cahill to Reaktor

7.00-8.30pm

A lecture on synthesis development and

demonstration of the use of computers in

this field.

The Secret Science of News andCelebrity

7.00pm

An interactive workshop that examineswhat makes the front page and how to

get yourself in the news.

Home Automation

7.00pm

A presentation on the possibilities oftechnology and how it can improve lives

and the quality of those lives.

Fenns & Whixhall Mosses

7.00pm

A presentation on research into thehistory of the Mosses, from the formation

of the valley right through to thediscovery of rare new invertebrates.

Hybrids to Hydrogen: the cars ofthe future

7.00pm

A presentation on how we can reducecars energy and fuel consumption, or

use fuels other than oil.

Wednesday 22 March

Fit or Fat?

7.00pm

An interactive evening exploring the role

of exercise in promoting and maintaining

health.