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Feeding the 7 Billion
The demand for food is expected to increase by 40% in 2030 and by 70% in 2050 to meet the anticipated global population growth. At the same time the amount of land suitable for food production is likely to decrease. Upcoming Science Festival event Feeding the 7 Billion takes a look at this imminent world problem and how new technologies may help provide solutions.
By Guest Blogger Professor Elisabeth A. Innes on Fri 30 March 2012
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The End is...Well...Here!
And so we’re about to bid maasalama to Abu Dhabi. The Edinburgh Team Leaders have packed up their shows and said goodbyes to the local Science Communicators. Everyone’s soaking up enough sunshine to get them through to April and taking advantage of the last bit of Arabic hospitality (which mainly means polishing off the breakfast buffet).
By Sian Bevan on Mon 28 November 2011
Abu Dhabi: Opening Day
So, yesterday the doors opened on Abu Dhabi Science Festival. The Edinburgh Team Leaders were feeling quietly confident: we’d trained our science communicators, cleaned our stations and, we thought, we’d done this before.
Abu Dhabi Blog: Training Weekend
The preparations are all coming together. Team leaders have got their scripts, received instructions and are currently panic-buying sunscreen and working out at what temperature Scottish skin actually melts. Before we all head off to Abu Dhabi, land of sun, sand and a shiny new science festival, we all met in one place last weekend for training.
By Sian Bevan on Mon 07 November 2011
National Science & Engineering Week has launched!
Ever wondered how to build a castle? How to attend a music festival without leaving your sofa? What emotions the Eastenders' theme tune inspires in you? Find out at National Science & Engineering Week...
By Veronique AA Lapeyre on Fri 11 March 2011
Hot tickets for 2011 - Release Your Inner Child at our Family Venues
Looking for some interactive entertainment in your Science Festival bookings this year? Did you know that some of our family venues will be holding specially organised events for adults too?
By Vikki Jones on Wed 02 March 2011
Festival celebrates link between Science and the Arts
How many times have you heard people say they are either an "arts person" or a "science person"? Is it not possible to be a bit of both. Scientists and musicians at the University of Plymouth seem to think so...
By Vikki Jones on Tue 08 February 2011
Friday Blog: Shhh... It's a Secret!
Would you consider yourself to be of a curious disposition? and can you keep a secret? Remember, "the king cannot be saved, the king cannot make custard"...
By Vikki Jones on Fri 28 January 2011
Friday blog: Ask Us a Question!
Are you pondering the big questions of the universe? Or studying the biology of the world's smallest creatures? If you've got a science question you need answered, we're here to help...
By Vikki Jones on Fri 14 January 2011
We Won an Award
The 2010 Edinburgh International Science Festival picked up Best Cultural Event at the Scottish Event Awards on 9 September 2010.
By Vikki Jones on Fri 10 September 2010