Monthly meeting

Rob Huckstepp, University of Warwick Sleep apnoea is a silent and often overlooked disorder. Though for many years its effects were thought to be benign, we now know that it contributes to the generation and progression of many of the... Continue Reading →

Prof Manolya Kavakli-Thorne, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Aston University The rapid evolution and adoption of Mixed Reality technology and the integration of AI intoour lives have fundamentally transformed how we interact with computers today. We caneven talk to... Continue Reading →

Prof Lindsay J Hall, Institute of Microbiology and Infection, University of Birmingham In this talk, we'll delve into the fascinating world of the gut microbiota, the diverse community of microorganisms living in our digestive tracts. These tiny inhabitants play a... Continue Reading →

Dr Stephen Burnley, retired, formerly School of Engineering and Innovation, Open University All life is a battle to keep living organisms and, in the case of humans the things we use, in a chemically unstable state. For example, we need... Continue Reading →

Dr Dawn Collins, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick In the ICD11, Anxiety- and fear-related disorders contain a range of generalised (generalised anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder) and specific conditions (specific phobias) all characterised by significant and debilitating symptom presentation... Continue Reading →

Ian Jelley,Warwickshire Wildlife Trust

Dr Cornelia Juengst, University of Warwick How many bones are in one hand? What is the carpal tunnel? Where exactly is the meniscus? What is arthritis? How can blood flow upwards from the foot back to the heart?   Our... Continue Reading →

Prof Maia Angelova, Aston Digital Futures Institute (ADFI), Aston University. Insomnia is increasingly recognised as presenting a significant public health problem and has been associated with increased risk for a diverse range of health-related problems and reduced quality of life.... Continue Reading →

Emeritus Prof Kevin Moffat, School of Life Sciences, University of Warwick

Jan Gillett, former Café Sci organiser In 1825 a famous primitive steam locomotive drew a train of passengers and goods on the Stockton and Darlington railway: just about, for it had many shortcomings. Within ten years multiple improvements on many... Continue Reading →

Madagascar appears on the map as an island close to the coast of Africa. However, its Flora and Fauna are unique, and very different from mainland Africa. John Holroyde will explore how this diversity arose and the pressures which are... Continue Reading →

Dhara Patel, National Space Centre Using the largest telescope launched into space, we’ve been surprised at the number of large and mature galaxies observed in the early Universe. The infrared capabilities of the James Webb Space Telescope have allowed astronomers... Continue Reading →