Public Engagement
24 Jul 2012 02:06 PM
Naked Scientists Podcasts (link opens in a new window) - The Naked Scientists are a media-savvy group of physicians and researchers from Cambridge University who use radio, live lectures, and the Internet to strip science down to its bare essentials, and promote it to the general public. Podcasts from the Naked Scientists are supported by the STFC.
Public Engagement Large Award 2011 Winners
- See collisions from the LHC on your iPhone and iPad.
- Visit the Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre to see a brand new and exciting exhibit about the Big Telescopes that are funded by STFC
- Watch 60 second fast paced animations about astronomy, planetary science and particle accelerators all narrated by comedian David Mitchell
All of the above are possible thanks to the STFC Public Engagement Large Award Scheme. These are the three successful projects funded through the 2011 round.
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How did the universe begin and how will it end?
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Where did the Sun and Earth and other planets in the solar system come from?
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What is matter made of?
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Is there life on Mars, or on planets around other stars in the galaxy?
These are some of the big questions that scientists are trying to answer with the help of the Science and Technology Facilities Council ("the Council") funding and facilities.
Follow the links on the left for more information about the science that the Council funds, including:
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The Council science (link opens in a new window): This section offers an overview of the areas of scientific interest to the Council and current major projects. It was written for this web site by acclaimed science writer and former New Scientist Physical Sciences Editor, Nina Hall
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Reports, presentations and downloads
Other Contents of the Public and Schools Section include: