ScotSci Edinburgh

We organise public engagement events around science research & foster discussion of its implications for society. Email us at [email protected] ✉

[ScotSci Edinburgh @ScotSciEd]

Help bring science news and events to society in Scotland by volunteering with the friendly ScotSci team.

Contact us at ScotSciEdinburgh at https://t.co/2BmaoQom9S to get involved.

#PublicEngagement #Science
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[ScotSci Edinburgh @ScotSciEd]

Our latest newsletter has lots of science-themed events happening in Scotland this month, along with tips for your festive entertainment and a suggestion for your news year’s resolution.

Please enjoy and share.

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[ScotSci Edinburgh @ScotSciEd]

Our September newsletter is out now, with lots of ideas for autumn events and Scottish science news - please enjoy and share with your friends 🔬🧑‍🔬🍂
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[ScotSci Edinburgh @ScotSciEd]

The Scottish Geology Festival, from 1 Sep to 8 Oct, offers the chance to learn stories hidden in Scotland’s rocks, with guided walks, talks, boat trips and exhibitions.

For more science outings, visit our website via the link in our bio.

#ScienceEvents
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[ScotSci Edinburgh @ScotSciEd]

Visit Our Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh this month by joining the audience for a BBC TV or radio show during the Edinburgh Festivals – details below.

For more science activities, see our newsletter via the link in our bio.

#ScienceEvents @ourdynamicearth

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[ScotSci Edinburgh @ScotSciEd]

Our latest newsletter is available online, with lots of ideas for science-themed days out across Scotland. Read more below and follow the links to our website to subscribe.

#ScienceEvents #ScienceInScotland

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[ScotSci Edinburgh @ScotSciEd]

Fracking has a controversial history. What are the issues around fracking in the face of climate change and energy crises?

Join us at 7pm GMT tonight with Prof. Stuart Haszeldine to answer all of your questions.

https://t.co/VxQCKnuZsQ

#scicomm #Science #Fracking

[ScotSci Edinburgh @ScotSciEd]

Reminder that we have our Ask A Scientist this Thursday evening with Prof. Stuart Haszeldine to answer all your questions about fracking.

Feb 23rd at 7pm GMT

https://t.co/mpBzheaATA

#SciComm #science #Fracking

[ScotSci Edinburgh @ScotSciEd]

Fracking has being discussed in various news articles, but what is fracking exactly?

Find out at our next Ask A Scientist, Feb 23rd at 7pm GMT, where Prof. Stuart Haszeldine will be available to answer all of your questions

https://t.co/mpBzheaATA

#SciComm #science #Fracking

[ScotSci Edinburgh @ScotSciEd]

Tonight we have our Ask A Scientist event to answer all your burning questions about the James Webb Space Telescope.

Join us at 7pm BST and register below!

https://t.co/nNMHPbPOZH

#scicomm #science #space

[ScotSci Edinburgh @ScotSciEd]

One night to go until we're hosting Professor Beth Biller and Callum Donnan from the University of Edinburgh, to answer all of your questions about the James Webb Space Telescope and its discoveries. Register below, don't miss out!

13th October @ 7pm BST

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[ScotSci Edinburgh @ScotSciEd]

Wondering about the science that went into the James Webb Space Telescope and the research that's coming out of it? Join us next week where scientists will be available to answer your burning questions!

7pm BST on October 13th

https://t.co/6ByA2j2yXY
#space #SciComm

[NASA Webb Telescope @NASAWebb]

DART, you rocked out there. 🪨

#ICYMI, Webb and @NASAHubble both captured the effects of #DARTMission colliding with an asteroid as a test of planetary defense. This is the first time both telescopes observed the same target at the same time: https://t.co/CuVzJXyK2F

[ScotSci Edinburgh @ScotSciEd]

The James Webb Space Telescope came online, allowing us to see the universe in unprecedented detail.

Professor Beth Biller and Callum Donnan, from the University of Edinburgh, join us to answer YOUR questions!

13th October at 7pm GMT

https://t.co/nNMHPbPha9

#space #SciComm

[Chris Hadfield @Cmdr_Hadfield]

If you want to see Jupiter, tonight's the night - its closest to Earth in 59 years! https://t.co/DjepOPlMrB

[Astro Alexandra 🪐 Space Communicator @astro_alexandra]

JWST’s first Neptune photo reveals its faint dust rings, 7 of its 14 moons, and a suspiciously bright North Pole! Check it out!

[BBC News (UK) @BBCNews]

James Webb space telescope reveals "incredible" Jupiter views https://t.co/lMPZf2c5I8

[Sophie Sanford @_sophiesanford]

Just under 1 month 'til Making It Brain 2022! Register for free now.

What is Making It Brain?

Making It Brain is a free online mini-conference for students aged 16+ interested in dementia research and careers from @UKDRI.

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[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

Dave Scott performed one of the most legendary experiments: the galilean 'hammer & feather' held on the Moon, 51 years ago #Today https://t.co/hIniYxpVvQ #Apollo15

[ScotSci Edinburgh @ScotSciEd]

NASA TV has lots of interesting stuff on every day - 13:45 UK time today coverage starts for #JamesWebbSpaceTelescope first images and data https://t.co/H96yLHsp28