In 2007 Cheltenham Science Festival takes you to the extreme. From journeys
to the ends of the earth, to investigating the limits of human endurance,
explore the boundaries of life and beyond. Jonathon Porritt, Chair of the
UK's Sustainable Development Commission is guest director of the Festival
and has programmed a series of challenging events. David Cameron,
Conservative Party leader looks to a green future, and Robert Winston looks
at the extremes people go to to conceive a child. An experimental music
strand features the likes of Jem Finer from The Pogues, Tim Blackwell and a
finale with Lauren Stewart. An exciting new venture is After Hours in the
ExperiTent. By day, home to schools and families; by night the venue for
experimental new material, everything from Laughter Yoga to NESTA FameLab
finalists explaining why Kate Moss is addicted to Pete Doherty.
Also ....
Alex James - known by some as the wild man of Britpop but increasingly as
the renaissance man who believes that science and art are inextricably
linked. Come and hear how science has shaped his life.
'The Hard Cell: Are Stem Cells The Answer?' Stem cells, should we believe
the hype? Robert Winston asks the experts including Colin Blakemore, Chief
Exec of the MRC
'An Ocean of Air' - it's all around you and essential to life but how much
do we really know about air? Gabrielle Walker former features ed of New
Scientist presents her latest book
Online gaming and virtual world's - what's it all about? Who are the seven
million people living virtual lives? 'Virtually Nowhere' will explore the
fastest growing part of the internet with experts at the cutting edge of
this new phenomena
The screening of embryos for an aggressive form of breast cancer hit the
headlines only last week - Armand Leroi looks at how far we can and will go
to determine our genetic future in 'Gatttaca Society: Return of Eugenics in
the 21st Century'
Full programme and ticket sales www.cheltenhamfestivals.com. Box Office
Telephone: 01242 227979
The Cheltenham Science Festival 2007 in association with Pfizer
The Cheltenham Science Festival is the newest member of the Cheltenham
Festivals Family and launched in 2002. The Festival seeks to respond to
public interest in scientific issues and to create opportunities for people
to become more informed and to participate in dialogue and debate. The
Festival has gained a reputation for nurturing talent in science
communication, offering new opportunities for people from different
backgrounds to engage different audiences in science.
Sallie Robins - publicist Cheltenham Science Festival and NESTA FameLab
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Cheltenham Science Festival 6-10 June 2007
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NESTA FameLab. Final Saturday 9 June at the Cheltenham Science Festival
www.famelab.org
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