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Competition Time: Tiny Explanations of Very Big Ideas!
Want to win tickets to upcoming Science Festival event Tweeting the Universe, as well as the fantastic book of the same name? This fun twitter-based competition challenges you to condense your cleverness to just 140 characters.
By Josephine Power on Sat 31 March 2012
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
Follow in the Footsteps of Giants
Edinburgh's geological past has been brought to life for children by a new project, Rock Opera, supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund.
By Guest Blogger Leila Frank on Wed 28 March 2012
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A Literary Line-up at this Year’s Science Festival.
Science and books go hand in hand. Whether you prefer to let your mind run riot with fanciful, futuristic science fiction or you simply want to discover more about the world around you, books of a scientific nature make for great reading! This year Edinburgh International Science Festival has an exciting line-up of events - talks, workshops and activities, which are based on science-themed books and feature some fantastic authors.
By Josephine Power on Mon 26 March 2012
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Foodie Fun at the Botanics
Science on a Plate tickets for events at the Botanics are selling like hot cakes! With top quality produce and creative chefs Scotland has got something unique to share with the world.
By guest blogger Ian Edwards, Head of Exhibitions and Events at RBGE on Mon 26 March 2012
Future Human
In a series of special screenings, conversations and events, Future Human asks what it means to be human – in the past, present and future. As we re-engineer the human body (and even the human genome) through technology, drugs and genetic manipulations, how do we define and value our humanity?
By Emma Pirie on Fri 02 March 2012
Science Gets Sociable!
For those who think of science and cringingly recall labouring over tedious equations and learning off long Latin genera names in school, do not despair; no matter where your interests lie there’s sure to be something that appeals in our fantastic 2012 line-up. This includes over 70 adult events; sure to be entertaining, fun nights out with a difference!
By Josephine Power on Mon 16 January 2012
Our Science Selection-Box for Gismo & Gadget Lovers!
Okay, whilst a cyanide-tipped, nerve-triggered, dart-shooting device is unlikely to be ‘in the stores for Christmas’, there are a lot of cool bond-like gismos and gadgets out there to choose from! This week we take a look at just a few, guaranteed to light up gadget-lover’s eyes as the wrapping paper is ripped and ravaged come Christmas morning!...Well who wouldn’t be excited to receive a water jet pack?!
By Josephine Power on Fri 09 December 2011
Our Science Selection-Box... For Secret Santa and Sooty Stockings!
Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat…and the shopping days are dwindling! In the spirit of the festive season, at Edinburgh International Festival, we’ve decided to do what we do best– investigate, explore and research in the name of scientific fun! For the next few weeks we bring you– Our Science Selection-Box Blog.
By Josephine Power on Fri 02 December 2011
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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