Reports, Papers and Other Resources

Professor Michael J. Benton discusses the scientific analysis behind the discovery of the colours of many species of dinosaur, showing what they looked like and how we know.

Professor Edgar examines some disasters, digs down into the details of the causes, and formulates guidelines to help minimise such risks in future dangerous situations.

Jim describes his time in Bermuda working to provide drinkinng water to the community, explaining the practical challenges and his solutions.

Full of fascinating details about the hydrogeology of Bermuda and Jim's work to keep this vital element flowing for the residents of Paradise!

Dr. Caggiano described the chemical weapons used by some plants to protect themselves from attack by insects, and how those chemicals can be used to find new treatments for cancers.

Sadly the video of this talk is not available.

Professor du Sautoy uncovers some of the pitfalls in our thinking processes, and offers some strategies to help us make better decisions.

Joss outlines the complex topic of DNA manipulation using CRISPR and cas-9, and shows how it could be used to create new weaponns against bacteria.

Robert shares his painstaking work to understand the computer's construction and capability, and shows how it saved the mission from disaster.

A preliminary talk presented to the Cirencester Science & Technology Society committee by Dr. Michael McEllin on the development and principles of radio telescopes, focusing on the technology and engineering behind the amazing discoveries of how the Universe works.

A talk for the Cirencester Science & Technology Society presented by Dr. Mike Allen, Archaeologist, Bournemouth University (joint lecture with Cirencester Archaeological and Historical Society)

Dr. Allen explains the role of an environmental archaeologist in discovering the lives and cultures of prehistoric people by studying the soils and creatures that are in them.