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Issue 26: Weird and Wonderful
A selection of the wackiest research in the world of science Bottoms Up Rarely does progression in scientific research require a level of self-sacrifice that borders on the utterly disgusting. However, in 1983 Soviet virologist Dr Mikhail Balayan used his own body as an incubator for hepatitis E. Previously defined as epidemic non-A, non-B hepatitis by Dr Robert Purcell [...]
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CSaP Event: CEDAR / MRC Epidemiology Unit Seminar – Pauline Reeves
The next CEDAR / MRC Epidemiology Unit Seminar will be: Pauline Reeves, Deputy Director for Sustainable Travel and Equalities, Department for Transport. Date & Time: Wednesday 23 January 2013, 12:00-13:00 Venue: Large Seminar Room, Institute of Public Health, Forvie Site, Robinson Way, Cambridge, CB2 0SR. The title for Pauline’s talk is to be confirmed, but it is [...]
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CuCATs Event: Computing on Encrypted Data
Professor Nigel Smart (University of Bristol) speaks on “Computing on Encrypted Data”. In the last couple of years amazing advances have been made on techniques to perform computation on encrypted data. Some of the techniques are even becoming practical. In this talk I will show a novel technique which utilizes techniques used in Fully Homomorphic [...]
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CSAR and BlueSci Energy Debate
This evening at Churchill college representatives from BlueSci and CSAR will be debating the future of green energy with teams headed up by emeritus professor Keith Tovey and Professor Andy Woods, head of the BP institute. Come along from 7:30pm-9:00pm to support your chosen side and for the opportunity to express your views. Entry is [...]
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BlueSci event: Scavenger Hunt
BlueSci will be hosting its very first science scavenger hunt! It will take place from 2 until approximately 4PM on Sunday, November 4th and will involve prizes, pints, and fun! Sign up in teams of up to 3 people to take part in the scavenging madness here. Make sure you bring your student card, a [...]
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Issue 26 Magazine Meeting
If you have ideas for regular articles to contribute to Issue 26 or would like to try your hand at writing but don’t currently have inspiration for a subject you can come along to our magazine meeting at 7:30pm on Monday (22nd) at the Gurdon Institute, Tennis Court Road and find out how to get [...]
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Weird & Wonderful: Issue 25
A selection of the wackiest research in the world of science A Weighty Problem What weighs in at 287 million tonnes, the equivalent of more than 5400 Titanics? It is in fact the combined weight of the entire world’s population. Of this weight, 15 million tonnes are derived from people classed as overweight, [...]
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Focus: Armchair Experimentation
BlueSci reveals how technology has made science more accessible “Eureka! Boffins find Higgs Boson” ran the headline on The Daily Star website. News of the Cern report on the 4thJuly 2012 was echoed by all of the major British newspapers and news channels, while Twitter and Facebook were lighting up with the announcement before the [...]
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Issue 26 Features Deadline
BlueSci needs you! With Issue 25 almost here, it’s time to start work on Issue 26. The deadline for feature articles is rapidly approaching, so if you have a burning idea just waiting to be written, this is your chance to see your work in print. Features are 1200 words and can be on anything [...]
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