Science in Society
| Created: | 2012-06-14 13:21 |
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| Institution: | Office of External Affairs and Communications |
| Description: | Produced by student group 'The Triple Helix', this series explores the interdisciplinary issues surrounding science and its impact on society. |
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This collection contains 8 media items.
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Will Feeding the World Kill the Planet?
Four speakers present their views on how we can feed the growing global population and whether available options will harm the planet. This explores the role of science in solving...
Collection: Chemical Society
Institution: Queens' College - Undergraduates
Created: Mon 12 Jan 2009
A Small Problem? The Bioethics of Nanotechnology
Four speakers present their perspectives on nanotechnology, exploring the current technology and the bioethical issues surrounding future applications and developments.
Collection: Chemical Society
Institution: Queens' College - Undergraduates
Created: Mon 12 Jan 2009
Our Virtual Selves: How Do We Behave on the Web?
Three speakers present their points of view on how we behave on the web and what that means for society.
Collection: The Triple Helix
Institution: Queens' College - Undergraduates
Created: Mon 12 Jan 2009
RATIONING OFF THE NHS Do Smokers and the Obese Deserve Second Class Healthcare
Are you responsible enough for free healthcare? In 2005, the government health agency NICE published a report which said doctors could refuse treatment to patients if they...
Collection: The Triple Helix
Institution: Office of External Affairs and Communications
Created: Wed 3 Sep 2008
Who Wants to Live Forever? Exploring the Impact of Extreme Ageing
Four speakers talk about their views on extreme life extension research. From the science to the sociology, they ask whether we should try to live forever
Collection: The Triple Helix
Institution: Queens' College - Undergraduates
Created: Mon 12 Jan 2009
Can We Blame Our Brains? Neuroscience in the Courtroom
Four speakers present their views on whether neuroscience can and should be used as evidence in the courtroom. When is it applicable and how much can it tell us about who we are...
Collection: The Triple Helix
Institution: Queens' College - Undergraduates
Created: Mon 12 Jan 2009
Can We Open Source Everything? The Future of the Open Philosophy
Four speakers present their experience and ideas about how the open source philosophy can be applied to different areas of life.
Collection: The Triple Helix
Institution: Queens' College - Undergraduates
Created: Mon 12 Jan 2009
WHAT IF SCIENCE DOES NOT SAVE THE WORLD Energy Security in Crisis
In our second event of the term, join our expert speaker panel to discuss issues surrounding energy security, the current political and economic climate, and what the future holds...
Collection: The Triple Helix
Institution: Office of External Affairs and Communications
Created: Wed 3 Sep 2008