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Nutty Scientist | Teens | Carlow
Carlow Regional Youth Services Montgomery House, Athy Road, Carlow, Carlow, Ireland[FULLY BOOKED]. Imagine there is an element that can set your hand on fire, change your voice froma chipmunk to Darth Vadar in seconds, or create a great fountain of liquid nitrogen. Would you believe it was all due to GAS? This explosively fun show will demonstrate how gas can cause all of these strange effects.
The Artemis Program with Dr Donnacha O’Driscoll | Public | Bunclody
Bunclody Library Millwood, BunclodyAstronomy is one of the oldest of the sciences. Humans have long stared toward the heavens and wondered about its nature. Some even wondered what it would be like to be amongst the stars. We are on the cusp of a new 'Space Exploration Age' where the promises and dreams of the past appear more real than ever. This talk on the evolution of Rocketry and Space Travel will take you on the journey from a simple steam powered devise known as ‘Hero’s Engine’ to the Artemis program which will return us to the Moon and beyond.
Living a Life full of Vitality with Dr. Mark Rowe | Public | Waterford
SETU WaterfordJoin Dr Mark Rowe for Science Week as he explores what it means to be really human. How despite all the changes in the modern world, that on the inside we have changed very little over millennia. Learn the interconnected elements that contribute to your everyday lives and explore the fascinating frontiers of mind body medicine.
Particle Detector with Brendan Wallace | Public | Wexford
Wexford Town Library Mallin Street, Wexford, WexfordNot everyday do we get an opportunity to witness direct evidence for the existence of electrons and alpha particles. This talk and demonstration shows us what happens when we get up close and personal with liquid nitrogen, and introduces Alpha particles and Electrons from Radon Decay and Cosmic Radiation. Prepare for a gaseous and visually explosive presentation.
First Responders :The Science of Preserving Life | Public | Carlow
Carlow College St Patricks College Street, Carlow, Carlow, IrelandCarlow First Responders comprises volunteers whose services are the first line of defence between a patients chances of living and dying in an emergency. This presentation highlights the work of the CFRs. The science behind keeping someone alive until medical personnel arrive is explained, and interactive demonstrations will allow participants to practice CPR and compressions and measure their efficacy.
The Science Behind the Past | Secondary | Clonmel
Talbot Hotel Clonmel Clonmel, TipperaryTipperary County Museum presents: Learn how archaelogists use scientific techniques to uncover the past. Audience: Secondary schools. Open to Public.
Bubbly Science with Caroline Ainslie | Children & Teens | Barntown
Slaney Manor - Barntown Barntown, Wexford[PRIVATE EVENT]. Riddle me this – why does our breath blow up a balloon silently, but a loud POP is heard when the balloon bursts? Our breath can also transport bubbles - what incredible creatures we are! Bubbly Scientist Caroline explores balloons, breath and bubbles in this colourful show for families, children and everybody else. Bring your ear defenders - balloons WILL pop in this show, but which is louder and why?
Foraging Walk with Denis | Family | Greenway
Greenway car park - Carriganore Waterford, IrelandA walk along the Waterford Greenway towards Mount Congreve looking at some of the plants that grow along it and discovering which ones are edible, what parts of them can be used as food and when to harvest them. Some samples of wild food products will be shown.
Bubbly Science with Caroline Ainslie | Family | New Ross
New Ross Library Barrack Lane, New Ross, Wexford, IrelandRiddle me this – why does our breath blow up a balloon silently, but a loud POP is heard when the balloon bursts? Our breath can also transport bubbles - what incredible creatures we are! Bubbly Scientist Caroline explores balloons, breath and bubbles in this colourful show for families, children and everybody else. Bring your ear defenders - balloons WILL pop in this show, but which is louder and why?
Smash Your Goals! with Mark the Science Guy | Family | Gorey
Gorey Library Gorey, WexfordDuring the Sunday Fun Day, Scientist and TV star, Mark the Science Guy, from RTE's award-winning science series, 'Let's Find Out', will host an interactive, fun-filled, energetic display of your favourite experiments and demonstrations from the hit show. Hilarious, spontaneous, outrageous! Join Mark on a scientific adventure as you discover humans' true superpower, Science!
Nutty Scientist | Public | Bunclody
Bunclody Library Millwood, BunclodyImagine there is an element that can set your hand on fire, change your voice froma chipmunk to Darth Vadar in seconds, or create a great fountain of liquid nitrogen. Would you believe it was all due to GAS? This explosively fun show will demonstrate how gas can cause all of these strange effects.
Science Scavenger Hunt with Steve Sherman | Public | Online
OnlineJoin international edutainer Steve Sherman, Chief Imagination Officer of livingmaths.com, in this whacky and wild science scavenger hunt. Fast paced and action-packed, Steve will keep you on your toes as you endure brain teasers, physical challenges, games and activities in a bid to be crowned the Wexford's Smartest Science Scavengers!