Events

Events where you can hear and meet popular science writers are listed below... (if you are looking for a speaker at your venue, check out our details of authors giving talks and interactive events in schools and colleges)

20 January 2012 from 1pm	Relativity and the science of time travel	Ronald Mallett	University of Arkansas
Dr. Mallett, the author of “Time Traveler: A Scientist's Personal Mission to Make Time Travel a Reality" will present his research into the twisting of space-time by light, also known as frame dragging, in a non-technical format that is open to the general public. Book signing at Barnes & Noble in Fayetteville from 1 to 3pm, talk at 4pm in room 133 of the Physics Building on the south side of Dickson Street in Fayetteville, book signing at WalMart on Campus from 5.30 to 7pm. Open to public - no booking required.
25 January 2012 7.30pm	Before the Big Bang	Brian Clegg	Bradford on Avon Library, Wiltshire
Brian Clegg, author of Before the Big Bang, explores the theories for the origins of the universe and whether it is possible to answer the question 'What came before the Big Bang?' Tickets £3 from the library/on the door or via (01225) 863280.
1 February 2012 time 7.30pm	How to Build a Time Machine	Brian Clegg	Pewsey Library, Wiltshire
Although it seems like fiction, there is nothing in the laws of physics that prevents time travel. Author of How to Build a Time Machine, Brian Clegg, explains the extreme science that makes travel into the future or the past possible. Tickets £3 from the library/on the door or via (01672) 562265.
20 February 2012 7.30pm	The Science Delusion	Rupert Sheldrake	Friends Meeting House, Brighton
Science author Rupert Sheldrake, famous for his controversial idea of morphic fields, explores the topic of his latest book. The science delusion, he says, is the mistaken belief that science already understands the nature of the universe. Probe the roots of our beliefs in this Philosophy in Pubs special. Tickets £8/£6 from the Brighton Science Festival website or on the door.
25 February 2012 11am	Inflight Science	Brian Clegg	The Debate Table, Sallis Benney Theatre, University of Brighton
As part of the Brighton Science festival, Brian Clegg explores the amazing science of flight - and the even more dramatic science from relativity to making a good cup of tea that you will encounter on a plane. Entrance for entire 'Big Science Saturday' event £10 from the website or on the door.
25 February 2012 11am	George and the Big Bang	Lucy Hawking	The Book Nook, Hove
As part of the Brighton Science festival, Stephen Hawking's daughter Lucy explores the mysteries of physics, science and the universe, to the edge of a black hole and back again. Entrance is free but booking strongly recommended from the bookshop by email or on 01273 911 988.
16 March 2012 5pm	On the Shoulders of Eastern Giants	Jim Al-Khalili	Babbage Lecture Theatre, New Museums Site, Cambridge
Physicist and popular science writer/broadcaster Jim Al-Khalili considers the forgotten contribution of medieval physicists in this Andrew Chamblin Memorial Lecture. Admission is free, but book is required via the website.
2 April 2012 5.30pm	Build Your Own Time Machine	Brian Clegg	Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
Although it seems like fiction, there is nothing in the laws of physics that prevents time travel. Author of Build Your Own Time Machine, Brian Clegg, explains the extreme science that makes travel into the future or the past possible. Part of the Edinburgh Festival of Science. Tickets details TBA. Booking on website.

Looking for a talk for your school or college? Check out our details of authors giving talks and interactive events in schools and colleges.

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