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SUMMARY:Rosalind Franklin: The Triumph and the Tragedy
DESCRIPTION:In 1953\, the scientific world was abuzz with the discovery of the structure of DNA by James Watson & Francis Crick\, but back then\, few were aware that it was only made possible by the painstaking work of another\, equally brilliant scientist who\, as a woman in what was still largely a man’s world\, had long struggled to be taken seriously. She would go on to make ground-breaking discoveries in the study of viruses\, until\, in 1958\, she was tragically cut down in her prime by cancer. She was just 37. Had she lived\, who knows what else she might have accomplished\, but her moving story – told here by Barry Zussman (Torridge u3a) – would become her greatest legacy\, and an inspiration for women in science everywhere. \nTo view the recording\, click here… ‘Rosalind Franklin: The Triumph & The Tragedy’\n(recordings are for personal/private use only – please do not share this link) \nTo contact us about the Science & Technology group\, click here… Get in touch
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/rosalind-franklin-the-triumph-and-the-tragedy/
CATEGORIES:Frontpage,Science and Technology Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T150000
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SUMMARY:Agentic Artificial Intelligence
DESCRIPTION:19th May @ 3:00pm – 5:00pm \nThis month we’ll look at agentic artificial intelligence … large language models are now no-longer contrained to just “chat”\, they can now interface to the outside world to perform tasks.  We’ll take a look at a couple of tools (opencode and openclaw)\, how they work and risks involved. \nAs always\, plenty of time is reserved for discussions. \nJoining details will be emailed to subscribers.  If you aren’t a member\, it’s free to join here https://u3acommunities.org/subscribe-to-computing-forum/.
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/agenic-artificial-intelligence/
CATEGORIES:Computing Meeting,Frontpage
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T103000
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SUMMARY:Current Affairs discussion group: Open Forum
DESCRIPTION:With so much going on at the moment\, both domestically and around the world\, it’s time once again to open the floor to all of you – our members – to share your thoughts on any topic you wish. Whether it’s making the headlines right now\, or it’s been squeezed out by everything else\, why not come along and give it an airing! \nIf you haven’t yet done so\, there’s still time to join our mailing list\, which will ensure that you receive those all-important Zoom log-in details… just click here: Subscribe to the Current Affairs group
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/current-affairs-discussion-group-open-forum-2/
CATEGORIES:Current Affairs Meeting,Frontpage
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260525T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260525T183000
DTSTAMP:20260517T224244Z
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SUMMARY:From Concept to Reality: Space‑Based Solar Power Today
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Martin Soltau \n Co‑CEO\, Space Solar  \nSpace‑based solar power (SBSP) is no longer a distant dream—it’s becoming a credible pillar of future clean‑energy systems. By harvesting sunlight in orbit\, where it is eight times more intense and uninterrupted by weather or night\, SBSP could deliver continuous\, zero‑carbon power to Earth. The implications for energy security\, decarbonisation\, and global development are profound. \nMartin Soltau will guide us through the engineering breakthroughs making SBSP viable today: ultra‑lightweight solar arrays\, high‑efficiency microwave transmission\, autonomous orbital assembly\, and the economics of gigawatt‑scale power stations in space. Learn how this technology could transform the world’s energy landscape and why governments and industry are accelerating investment right now. \nIf you are not already subscribed\, subscription is free and you will receive joining details and news about forthcoming Leading Edge meetings https://u3acommunities.org/subscribe-to-leading-edge/
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/from-concept-to-reality-space-based-solar-power-today-2/
CATEGORIES:Frontpage,Leading-edge Research Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260526T190000
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SUMMARY:Hilaire Belloc was he a great writer or simply grumpy
DESCRIPTION:Tonight\, we go back in time to discuss the formidable output of some 500 works of literature across multiple genres\, who at the same time managed to fall out with most of his contemporaries.  So let’s discuss what he was trying to do.
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/hilaire-belloc-was-he-a-great-writer-or-simply-grumpy/
CATEGORIES:Books and Literature Meeting,Frontpage
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