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Zanna Clay - Bonobos: Into the mind of the forgotten ape

Dr. Zanna Clay, a primatologist and psychologist working at Emory University describes bonobo behaviour and language, as well as giving us fascinating insight in to bonobo society.

Statistics and Sea Monsters

Do sea monsters really exist? Find out with Dr. Charles Paxton from the University of St. Andrews at our latest Cafe Science Extra event.

Carbon Capture and Storage with Jen Roberts

Jen Roberts, a PhD student at the University of Dundee introduces a fascinating talk with many insights in to carbon capture and storage for Cafe Science Dundee.

Mud Glorious Mud - Ruth Falconer

Ruth Falconer gives her Cafe Science Extra talk on the hidden world of soil and how new visualisation techniques can be used to explore sustainability.

Universal Design - Suzanne Prior and Rachel Menzies

How do designers ensure there products are useful and desired by their audience? The answer is by using user centred design that engages the user in designing and evaluating new technology.

In this talk Suzanne Prior and Rachel Menzies, PhD students at the School of Computing, University of Dundee, explain how they use user centred design for augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices.

Reducing the waistline of the population - Calum Sutherland

Steve Reynolds on solar power research in Dundee

Lefties vs Righties - Lynn Wright

Dr Lynn Wright from the University of Abertay talks on handedness, her research in to left handers and what this tells us about our behaviour.

What primates tell us about ourselves with Scott Hardie

What makes us human? How unique are we compared to our closest evolution relatives?

This discussion looked at some of these primate species and what they may (or may not) show us about ourselves. It asked the audience to consider what makes us human, and to perhaps question some of their own presumptions?

Who decides what doctors prescribe? - Pauline Lockhart

Who decides and what influences how GPs in the UK prescribe antidepressant medication? Dr. Pauline Lockhart of the University of Dundee does a great job of answering these complicated issues.

City Critters: Why should we care about urban nature?

Dr Rebecca Wade from the University of Abertay introduces her talk on "City Critters: Why should we care about Urban Nature?" which was held at Dundee Science Centre on 10th February 2010.

Rebecca introduces us to the importance of the four ecosystem services, discusses the importance of urban nature on social health and why urban rivers are a critical natural resource.

Geoff Gadd on Pollution

Professor Geoff Gadd from the University of Dundee describes how microbes/microorganisms can help decontaminate polluted environments.

The Science of Self-Improvement - Trevor Harley

The Science of Self-Improvement with Professor Trevor Harley from the University of Dundee. Can we make ourselves smarter and more successful in life? Can humans train our brains?

Vicki Hanson - Making Computers more Accessible

Prof. Vicki Hanson from the University of Dundee continues her talk on how we can make computers and the internet more accessible to older adults and disabled people. In this talk Vicki reviews the current research and ways of finding out more about your computer in Dundee with some help from the audience.

Maria Ana Cataluna on Lasers at Cafe Science Extra

Dr Maria Ana Cataluna from the University introduces her talk on "Lasers: Illuminating New Frontiers in Medicine" which was held at Dundee Science Centre on 13th January 2010.

David Rodley on Renewable Energy from the Sea

Dr. David Rodley from the University of Dundee continues his talk on how we can harvest renewable energy from the sea. In this talk David reviews the advantages, barriers and challenges to these new technologies, with some help from the audience.

Tom Ball on Global Warming and Flooding in Scotland

Dr. Tom Ball from the University of Dundee outlines the evidence for global warming and how this will affect flooding of Scotland's rivers and coastline.

Alan Penny on the Search for ET

Dr. Alan Penny of the SETI institute discusses the search for extraterrestrial intelligence.