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An Appreciation of Science and Technology

Status:Active, open to new members
Leader:
Peter Calder Tel: 01538 371283
When: On Monday mornings 9:30 am-11:00 am
Starting 12th October 2026
Venue: Norton House, Large Upstairs Room

A look at how Science over the ages has had a major influence on the development of man.

Questions to be asked:

What is science and how does it work?

Is there more than one Science? 

The science of chocolate chip cookies!

Possible topics for discussion:

Global warming. What is it. Is it a new phenomenon? Is man responsible?

Positive and negative effects of global warming.

Could the British climate become much cooler?

The influence of social media on the health of the nation.

Multivitamins - do we need them?

Ultraprocessed food – the cause of obesity?

Artificial intelligence – positive and negative aspects.

Evolution of man – science vs religion.

Cultural Science through the ages – stone age to modern day

Medicine thro’ the ages – the promising future?