Category Archives: The Science Nation

Battle of the Brains

Posted on 04/07/2017 by drastephenson

The Science Nation is celebrating National Science Week by holding the greatest contest of intelligence, wit, and physics the world has ever seen. Covering everything from quantum mechanics to the Big Bang, and everything in between, Battle of the Brains … Continue reading →

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For the Love of Science

Posted on 26/04/2017 by drastephenson

In the era of ‘alternative facts’ the need for scientists to share what they learn with others has never been more important. To find out how well actual facts are being shared from the source, the Science Nation is going to quiz a … Continue reading →

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Science Says! 2016

Posted on 30/08/2016 by drastephenson

Science Says! You’re invited to an event of science and comedy in the style of the great panel shows (a la Spicks and Specks and 8 out of 10 Cats). Join world leading researchers, gifted comedians, and professional science communicators … Continue reading →

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Spot the Bull S…cience

Posted on 18/06/2016 by drastephenson

Spot the Bull S…cience What do the moon landings, global warming and vaccination all have in common? They’re conspiracies perpetuated by scientists, right? WRONG! To celebrate National Science Week, and to demonstrate just how hard it is to get scientists to believe BS (bad … Continue reading →

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Great Debate 2016: Unsung Heroes

Posted on 24/03/2016 by drastephenson

Great Debate 2016: Unsung Heroes You don’t have to be Einstein to know that some scientists are more famous than others. The Science Nation will shine the spotlight on the forgotten scientists of the past with a debate tournament to see who is the greatest unsung … Continue reading →

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The Storytelling of Science 2016

Posted on 24/02/2016 by drastephenson

The Storytelling of Science As attention spans shrink, engaging others with science is getting harder, but does this have to be the case? Whether it is Archimedes taking a bath or an apple falling on Newton’s head, stories are far … Continue reading →

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Science Says!

Posted on 15/09/2015 by drastephenson

Science Says! You’re invited to an event of science and comedy in the style of the great panel shows (think Good News Week and Spicks and Specks), as we take a lighter look at the top science stories of 2015 – and some of … Continue reading →

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