‘Astrobiology’ is a brand new field of science, encompassing research into the origins and limits of life on our own planet, and where life might exist beyond the Earth. But what actually is ‘life’ and how did it emerge on our own world? What are the most extreme conditions terrestrial life can tolerate? And where in the cosmos might we reasonably expect to find ET?
Continue reading Upcoming: ‘Astrobiology – The hunt for alien life’ talk by Dr. Lewis Dartnell
Due to an extreme and sudden snow fall on the day of the March meeting, Professor Tara Dean was unable to make it to the Island.
We hope to reschedule.
Dr. John Yelland, Island physicist and electrical engineer, will be presenting his talk, ‘Are we throwing caution to the wind?’ on 12 Novemeber.
In it he will put his case for a science-based energy policy.
Of particular local interest will be his inclusion of the Parkhurst Forest turbine application, for which there will be no Planning Committee decision until early next year.
Full details of the event: Cafe Scientifique: John Yelland.
New season opens on Monday 24th September with Professor Mark Hanson from the Department of Human Development and Health at Southampton University, presenting his talk, ‘Fat,Fate & Obesity’, based on a book he has written with this title.
The fifth meeting will be on Monday 13th February at 7pm at The Regency Suite above the Shanklin Conservative Club (**Please note venue change**).
The speaker will be Garry Momber who is Director of The Hampshire and Wight Trust for Maritime Archaeology. Garry will be talking about “The Unique Stratified Mesolithic site at Bouldnor Cliff”
This excavation has demonstrated the huge potential to add to our knowledge of early humans and the environment in which they were living and to investigate climatic and sea level changes in the past.
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