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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240508T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240508T120000
DTSTAMP:20240509T132914Z
CREATED:20240415T140026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T132914Z
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SUMMARY:Unravelling the Three-Dimensional Structure of Proteins
DESCRIPTION:These large\, complex molecules are involved in almost every function of living cells\, yet\, until very recently\, their spatial configurations – the key to their versatility – had been resolved for just a handful of the many thousands found in the human body. But today\, thanks to advances in AI\, reliable structural predictions that could take years to formulate using traditional methods\, can now be generated literally at the push of a button. In this fascinating talk\, David McLellan\, of Torridge u3a\, will review the background\, rapid evolution\, and potential benefits of this major scientific breakthrough. \nTo view the recording\, click here… ‘Unravelling the 3D Structure of Proteins’ \nTo contact us about the Science & Technology group\, click here… Get in touch
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/unravelling-the-three-dimensional-structure-of-proteins/
CATEGORIES:Frontpage,Science and Technology Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240429T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240429T163000
DTSTAMP:20240414T052943Z
CREATED:20240329T071501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240414T052943Z
UID:4319-1714402800-1714408200@u3acommunities.org
SUMMARY:The Uncertain Promise of New Physics
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Dr Harry Cliff\nCambridge University \nDr Harry Cliff is an experimental particle physicist\, and acclaimed science presenter\, based at the University of Cambridge.\nAt CERN’s Large Hadron Collider\, he conducts research with the LHCb experiment (which amongst other things\, will shed light on why we live in a universe that appears to be composed almost entirely of matter\, but no antimatter)  He is also a past curator at the Science Museum. \nThe Uncertain Promise of New Physics will open the door to the inexplicable phenomena that science has only recently glimpsed\, and that could transform our understanding of the fundamental nature of reality. Particles with unbelievable energies are bursting from beneath the Antarctic ice. Unknown forces seem to be tugging on the basic building blocks of matter. Stars are flying away from us far faster than anyone can explain. It’s a Pandora’s box of Space Oddities. \nLet Harry open your eyes and minds and shake your current perceptions in this gentle ride through the rough terrain of scientific discovery. \nIf you are not already subscribed\, subscription is free and you will receive joining details and news about forthcoming meetings\nhttps://u3acommunities.org/subscribe-to-leading-edge/
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/the-uncertain-promise-of-new-physics/
CATEGORIES:Frontpage,Leading-edge Research Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240424T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240424T120000
DTSTAMP:20240425T195324Z
CREATED:20240414T202327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T195324Z
UID:4431-1713954600-1713960000@u3acommunities.org
SUMMARY:Upgrading Electricity Grids
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe theme for today’s meeting is Upgrading Electricity Grids. \nThe Electricity Grid for the future will have to cope with more electricity throughput and more intermittency as well as more generating units for the supply side. \nWe’ll watch and discuss 2 videos on this subject. \nOne video shows a new\, quick way to double transmission capacity at relative low cost and no hold-ups because of planning permissions. The clue is reconductoring!\n \nRethinking electricity grids. 24/3/24 \nThe other video considers how a grid can be 100% driven by intermittent\, renewable energy sources. \nCan You Run a Grid on 100% Wind + Solar? South Australia Shows Us How 17/10/23 \nIf someone wants to pose a question to the group we’ll have some time for that too.  \nAs always\, we look forward to a lively meeting! \nThe Zoom link for this meeting will be emailed to all Climate Crisis subscribers approx. 1 week before the meeting.
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/electricity-grids/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Climate Meeting,Frontpage
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240416T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240416T163000
DTSTAMP:20240325T084724Z
CREATED:20240325T084724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T084724Z
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SUMMARY:Email
DESCRIPTION:This month we look at Email\, including a breakdown of an email message\, sending with SMTP\, routing with DNS\, receiving with POP3 and IMAP4\, spam filtering and good practices. \nPlenty of time is reserved for discussions. \n16th April 2024 at 3pm UK \nJoin us at : \nhttps://zoom.us/j/96587434866?pwd=bFAvMEFHdU9kU0hiQ1hSZDNSUndLdz09 \nMeeting ID: 965 8743 4866\nPasscode: 820967
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/email/
CATEGORIES:Computing Meeting,Frontpage
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240410T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240410T120000
DTSTAMP:20240425T092442Z
CREATED:20240320T094015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T092442Z
UID:4279-1712745000-1712750400@u3acommunities.org
SUMMARY:Leaps of Faith: The bizarre history of self-experimentation
DESCRIPTION:Think about self-experimentation\, and it probably conjures up an image like this… Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic yarn of the mad doctor and his evil alter ego. But just occasionally\, truth really can be stranger than fiction. In fact\, there are many historical – and some surprisingly recent – examples of ordinary\, respectable scientists who have chosen to take the ultimate gamble of putting their own lives on the line\, for the common good. And it’s their extraordinary real-life stories that Barry Zussman\, of Torridge u3a\, will be sharing with you today. \nTo view the recording\, click here… ‘Leaps of Faith: Self-experimentation’ \nTo contact us about the Science & Technology group\, click here… Get in touch
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/leaps-of-faith-the-bizarre-history-of-self-experimentation/
CATEGORIES:Frontpage,Science and Technology Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240327T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240327T120000
DTSTAMP:20240407T163927Z
CREATED:20240316T202051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240407T163927Z
UID:4231-1711535400-1711540800@u3acommunities.org
SUMMARY:Is 1.5C still relevant?
DESCRIPTION:The theme for this meeting was two-fold.  \nFirst we had a think about the 1.5C target.  \nIs it still feasible or should we forget about it? We watched and discussed this video on that question.\n \nNext we’ll get much more practical by considering what we can do in our daily life to: \nLower our carbon footprint in the kitchen. \nA recording of this discussion is available here. \nSo please come prepared with tips about avoiding food waste and your experiences of using kitchen appliances that are frugal with energy (air fryer\, induction hob\, slow cooker\, Thermomix\, etc). If possible also get ready to share your contributions for posting in the chat function. \nAs always\, we look forward to a lively meeting! \nThe Zoom link for this meeting will be emailed to all Climate Crisis subscribers approx. 1 week before the meeting.
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/is-1-5c-still-relevant/
CATEGORIES:Climate Meeting,Frontpage
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240325T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240325T163000
DTSTAMP:20240220T143031Z
CREATED:20240218T183835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T143031Z
UID:3894-1711378800-1711384200@u3acommunities.org
SUMMARY:Back to the Moon
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Professor Joseph Silk\nJohns Hopkins University Baltimore \nThe Moon offers opportunities beyond our wildest imaginings\, and plans to return are rapidly gaining momentum around the world.\nNASA’s plan for a habitable orbiting space station to coordinate lunar development and exploration.\nEuropean and Chinese lunar villages and the mining of precious resources dwindling here on Earth.\nPerhaps producing fuel directly from liquefying oxygen and hydrogen found in abundant lunar ice.\nAn improved launch site for deeper travels into space.\nLunar telescopes of unprecedented size that are situated in permanently dark polar craters.\nJoe will be expanding on these and other possibilities from his applied experience as an astrophysicist. \nIf you are not already subscribed\, subscription is free and you will receive joining details and news about forthcoming meetings\nhttps://u3acommunities.org/subscribe-to-leading-edge/
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/back-to-the-moon/
CATEGORIES:Frontpage,Leading-edge Research Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240319T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240319T163000
DTSTAMP:20240220T180900Z
CREATED:20240220T180900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T180900Z
UID:3919-1710860400-1710865800@u3acommunities.org
SUMMARY:Generative AI
DESCRIPTION:This month we look at generative AI\, including a bit of history\, opening the pandoras box\, how they work and how they compare.  Will include a demo or two. \nPlenty of time is reserved for discussions. \n19th March 2024 at 3pm UK \nJoin us at : \nhttps://zoom.us/j/96587434866?pwd=bFAvMEFHdU9kU0hiQ1hSZDNSUndLdz09 \nMeeting ID: 965 8743 4866\nPasscode: 820967 \n 
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/generative-ai/
CATEGORIES:Computing Meeting,Frontpage
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240313T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240313T120000
DTSTAMP:20240316T150911Z
CREATED:20240115T122406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240316T150911Z
UID:3562-1710325800-1710331200@u3acommunities.org
SUMMARY:My Adventures in DNA Testing... and what I found out!
DESCRIPTION:Ever thought of getting your DNA tested (or maybe your pet’s)? How do you go about it? What can you learn? What do you need to consider before going ahead with it? And what might the consequences be? Sue Foy\, from Chester u3a\, will share with us her own experiences of this much-vaunted\, but double-edged\, leap into the unknown. \nTo view the recording\, click here… ‘My Adventures in DNA Testing’ \nTo contact us about the Science & Technology group\, click here… Get in touch
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/in-the-arms-of-morpheus-the-science-of-sleep/
CATEGORIES:Frontpage,Science and Technology Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240228T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240228T120000
DTSTAMP:20240228T201912Z
CREATED:20240130T222400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T201912Z
UID:3658-1709116200-1709121600@u3acommunities.org
SUMMARY:COP28 and the Fossil Fuel Industry's Fata Morgana
DESCRIPTION:We started this meeting with a question about Fan Coil Heating installations. This sparked off many comments and suggestions leading to an interesting 15 minutes or so. \nNext we watched and discussed 2 videos.\n \nThe first one dissects COP28.  \nThe INSANE numbers of a global climate conference! 17/12/23 \nIn the second video we had a critical look at Carbon Capture and Storage\, the technology so advocated during COP28.\nIs it the Fata Morgana of the fossil fuel industry? \nCarbon Capture and Storage. Inconvenient new data. 14/1/24 \nBoth videos led to a lively exchange.
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/cop28-and-the-fossil-fuel-industrys-fata-morgana/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Climate Meeting,Frontpage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240226T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240226T163000
DTSTAMP:20240220T142908Z
CREATED:20240209T094606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T142908Z
UID:3732-1708959600-1708965000@u3acommunities.org
SUMMARY:How Microbes Manipulate Life
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Professor Robin May\nUniversity of Birmingham\nWe know microbes can be pretty nasty\, but you probably don’t know the half of it. Some microbes have evolved to manipulate the behaviour of their hosts in ways that increase their own chances of survival and transmission.  \nRobin May will use some pretty horrid examples of microbes altering the behaviour of their hosts and then leads us on to the possibilities that exist within the human microbiome.  \nScary stuff\, but his presentation is very jocular and entertaining.  \nJoin us on Zoom and experience your reactions \nIf you are not already subscribed\, subscription is free and you will receive joining details and news about forthcoming meetings\nhttps://u3acommunities.org/subscribe-to-leading-edge/
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/how-microbes-manipulate-life/
CATEGORIES:Frontpage,Leading-edge Research Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240220T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240220T163000
DTSTAMP:20240128T090759Z
CREATED:20240128T090759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240128T090759Z
UID:3643-1708441200-1708446600@u3acommunities.org
SUMMARY:Passwords
DESCRIPTION:This month we look at passwords.  Areas covered includes early days\, local login\, remote login\, single sign in\, passkey and finishing with some practical hints and tips.  The talk includes two short videos from IBM. \nPlenty of time is reserved for discussions. \n20th February 2024 at 3pm UK \nJoin us at : \nhttps://zoom.us/j/96587434866?pwd=bFAvMEFHdU9kU0hiQ1hSZDNSUndLdz09 \nMeeting ID: 965 8743 4866\nPasscode: 820967
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/passwords/
CATEGORIES:Computing Meeting,Frontpage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240214T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240214T120000
DTSTAMP:20240309T105225Z
CREATED:20240206T111153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240309T105225Z
UID:3707-1707906600-1707912000@u3acommunities.org
SUMMARY:Human Colonisation of Space: The past\, present and future
DESCRIPTION:Once only the stuff of science-fiction\, recent advances in technology – and our concerns about the long-term habitability of Planet Earth – have made the colonisation of space not just realistic\, but maybe even essential. In this thought-provoking talk\, Leigh Edwards from Exeter u3a will look at the challenges humanity faces in travelling and living beyond the confines of our home planet. He’ll cover the options for establishing colonies beyond the Earth\, and the possibility and challenges of creating sustainable Earth-independent societies. \nTo view the recording\, click here… ‘Human Colonisation of Space’ \nTo contact us about the Science & Technology group\, click here… Get in touch \n 
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/human-colonisation-of-space-the-past-present-and-future/
CATEGORIES:Frontpage,Science and Technology Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240129T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240129T163000
DTSTAMP:20240119T091944Z
CREATED:20231202T185145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T091944Z
UID:3283-1706540400-1706545800@u3acommunities.org
SUMMARY:The Physics of Sentience
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Professor Karl Friston\nUniversity College London \nKarl Friston is one of the UK’s pre-eminent neuroscientists and theoretical neurobiologists who has made significant contributions to the field of neuroscience. \nHe’s also a very personable and able public speaker. \nIn the science of sentience (the quality of being able to experience feelings)\, he has pioneered ground-breaking research. He is known for his work on the theory of brain function and the development of the “free energy principle” as a unifying theory of brain function. \nFriston’s work has had a significant impact on our understanding of perception\, action\, and learning in the brain. His theories have applications not only in neuroscience but also in fields such as artificial intelligence and machine learning. \nJoin us on Zoom and be enthralled.
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/the-physics-of-sentience/
CATEGORIES:Frontpage,Leading-edge Research Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240124T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240124T120000
DTSTAMP:20240126T194942Z
CREATED:20231209T121732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T194942Z
UID:3342-1706092200-1706097600@u3acommunities.org
SUMMARY:And the weather forecast for the coming decades is ..........
DESCRIPTION:Climate change will have significant impacts on natural and human systems.  As well as rising temperatures\, in the future we expect to see changes to the hydrological cycle that will contribute to these impacts. \nIn this talk Dr. Stephen Blenkinsop\, Senior Lecturer and Principal Research Associate in Climate and Climate Change for the School of Engineering at Newcastle University\, examined how we derive projections of future climate. We then explored what the state-of-the-art science tells us about the extent to which climate change is responsible for recent UK extreme weather and how rainfall may change in the UK in the future. We ask what future changes might mean for our cities\, infrastructure and health\, and importantly what we can do about it. \nThe talk was followed by an extensive Q&A session \nClick here to watch a recording of the talk on YouTube \nAnd here are the slides used in the talk: Future changes in UK rainfall FINALv2
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/and-the-weather-forecast-for-the-coming-decades-is/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Climate Meeting,Frontpage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240123T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240123T130000
DTSTAMP:20231127T163240Z
CREATED:20231102T185859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T163240Z
UID:2545-1706011200-1706014800@u3acommunities.org
SUMMARY:Mary Fedden\, Norman Thelwell and Charles Tunnicliffe
DESCRIPTION:We have a guest speaker\, Zoe Parker\, who is also a member of Interest Groups Online \nZoe will be telling us about the fascinating and humorous work of three lesser known artists who deserve to be more recognized. \nThey are Mary Fedden (pictured)\, Norman Thelwell and Charles Tunnicliffe
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/mary-fedden-norman-thelwell-and-charles-tunnicliffe/
CATEGORIES:Art History Meeting,Frontpage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240116T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240116T163000
DTSTAMP:20240111T165155Z
CREATED:20231204T125057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T165155Z
UID:3315-1705417200-1705422600@u3acommunities.org
SUMMARY:Universal Serial Bus
DESCRIPTION:This month we look at the Universal Serial Bus\, or USB.  Areas covered include what it is\, cables\, connectors\, data transfer\, charging\, standards and testing. \nPlenty of time is reserved for discussions. \n16th January 2024 at 3pm UK \nJoin us at : \nhttps://zoom.us/j/96587434866?pwd=bFAvMEFHdU9kU0hiQ1hSZDNSUndLdz09 \nMeeting ID: 965 8743 4866\nPasscode: 820967
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/universal-serial-bus/
CATEGORIES:Computing Meeting,Frontpage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240110T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240110T120000
DTSTAMP:20240111T122451Z
CREATED:20231122T151210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T122451Z
UID:3208-1704882600-1704888000@u3acommunities.org
SUMMARY:Hydroelectric\, Tidal and Wave Power
DESCRIPTION:by Ian Hawker (East Suffolk u3a). Hydroelectric\, tidal\, and wave power are all forms of renewable energy that harness the power of moving water to generate electricity. Hydroelectric systems extract the kinetic energy of water flowing downhill (rivers and waterfalls)\, tidal power is generated from the to-and-fro movement of the tides\, and wave power is generated from the up-and-down movement of ocean waves. However\, whereas about 6% of global energy generation is hydroelectric\, the combined total of tidal and wave power is less than 1%. What is the reason for this disparity\, and how can it be addressed? \nTo view the recording\, click here… ‘Hydroelectric\, Tidal & Wave Power’ video \nTo contact us about the Science & Technology group\, click here… Get in touch
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/hydroelectric-tidal-and-wave-power/
CATEGORIES:Frontpage,Science and Technology Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231213T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231213T120000
DTSTAMP:20240108T145401Z
CREATED:20231126T120741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T145401Z
UID:3215-1702463400-1702468800@u3acommunities.org
SUMMARY:The Ig Nobel Prizes 2023
DESCRIPTION:For over a century\, the ultimate recognition of ground-breaking scientific research has been the award of a Nobel Prize. But there’s another series of annual awards\, less prestigious but no less cherished\, which honour\, not the greatest achievements in science\, but the funniest. They’re called the ‘Ig’ Nobel Prizes\, and\, since their launch in 1991\, they’ve provided a humorous insight into the quirky side of scientific research. In this light-hearted presentation\, Barry Zussman\, of Torridge u3a\, takes a look at this year’s prize-winners. \nTo view the recording\, click here… ‘Ig Nobel Prizes’ video \nTo contact us about the Science & Technology group\, click here… Get in touch
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/the-ig-nobel-prizes-2023/
CATEGORIES:Frontpage,Science and Technology Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231127T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231127T163000
DTSTAMP:20231112T133753Z
CREATED:20231110T134052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231112T133753Z
UID:2865-1701097200-1701102600@u3acommunities.org
SUMMARY:Inherent Uncertainty (The Complex Adaptive nature of Human Behaviour)
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Professor David Snowden University of Pretoria\, Stellenbosch \nHuman groupings\, such as societies and organizations\, can be viewed as complex adaptive systems.\nThey exhibit intricate\, dynamic interactions and non-linear behaviours.\nThese systems adapt and evolve in response to internal and external factors\, often displaying emergent properties that are not predictable from the behaviour of individual components.\nThey adapt and self-organize\, where feedback loops influence the collective behaviour; and respond to environmental factors whilst evolving over time.\nWant to know more? For Zoom details email Neill Allan at neill.allan@ntlworld.com
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/inherent-uncertainty-the-complex-adaptive-nature-of-human-behaviour/
CATEGORIES:Frontpage,Leading-edge Research Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231122T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231122T120000
DTSTAMP:20231123T115722Z
CREATED:20231102T200253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231123T115722Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Crisis Philosophy
DESCRIPTION:In this meeting we watched and discussed 2 videos that raise some searching questions in relation to Climate Change. \nAre future humans really our problem? A question explored by Dave Burlace from the ‘Just have a Think’ YouTube channel  \nAre we the last generation — or the first sustainable one? Environmental data scientist Hannah Ritchie digs into the numbers behind human progress across centuries\, unpacking why the conventional understanding of sustainability is misleading and showing how we can be the first generation of humans to actually achieve it. \nQuestion Time During question time we watched a video linked in this article ‘Down the Drain: What went wrong with Britain’s water system?’  \nDiscussion Forum Exciting news from our new webmaster – We now have a discussion forum specific for the Climate Crisis group! Just register and try it out.
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/climate-crisis-philosophy/
CATEGORIES:Climate Meeting,Frontpage
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231121T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231121T163000
DTSTAMP:20231121T171604Z
CREATED:20231025T140506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T171604Z
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SUMMARY:Automating the home with Home Assistant
DESCRIPTION:In last months meeting we touched on using Home Assistant to host AdGuard … as there were a number of follow-up questions\, in this meeting we discuss Home Assistant in more detail.  We’ll outline why you want to to use it\, hardware\, installation methods\, customizing and examples.  Finally we’ll walk through a running Home Assistant installation. \nPlenty of time is reserved for discussions. \n21st November 2023 at 3pm UK \nJoin us at : \nhttps://zoom.us/j/96587434866?pwd=bFAvMEFHdU9kU0hiQ1hSZDNSUndLdz09 \nMeeting ID: 965 8743 4866\nPasscode: 820967
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/automating-the-home-with-home-assistant/
CATEGORIES:Computing Meeting,Frontpage
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231108T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231108T120000
DTSTAMP:20231109T112902Z
CREATED:20231014T133907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T112902Z
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SUMMARY:Out of Africa: The recent emergence of homo sapiens from East Africa\, and the complex story of the hominids that preceded us
DESCRIPTION:In this fascinating talk\, Robin Clegg of Swindon u3a will present a broad-brush overview of the human story over the last million years\, including how successive migrations were influenced by climatic factors\, and the surprising revelation that Homo sapiens were interbreeding with Neanderthals and Denisovans not all that long ago. He’ll also explain how recent developments in genetic research and DNA ‘detective’ technologies have greatly aided our better understanding of human evolution and our emergence as a global species. \nTo view the recording\, click here… ‘Out of Africa’ video \nTo contact us about the Science & Technology group\, click here… Get in touch
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/out-of-africa-the-recent-emergence-of-homo-sapiens-from-east-africa-and-the-complex-story-of-the-hominids-that-preceded-us/
CATEGORIES:Science and Technology Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231030T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231030T163000
DTSTAMP:20231027T134134Z
CREATED:20231004T164149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T134134Z
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SUMMARY:MicroRNA & GO (Gene Ontology)
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Professor Ruth Lovering ; University College London \nMicroRNAs\, are small RNA molecules – genetic information carriers. They play a significant role in the regulation of gene expression (where genetic information is used to create functional proteins\, that perform specific biological tasks\, vital for cell and organism function). They have become a focus of research in understanding gene regulation and developing potential therapeutic interventions. \nGene Ontology serves as a structured framework for annotating and characterizing gene functions. When applied to the targets of microRNAs it aids in revealing how they effect specific biological functions. \nSounds complicated? Prof. Ruth Lovering makes it simple and enlightening. \nIf you’re already on the ‘Science & Technology’  group mailing-list\, you’ll be sent log-in details automatically.  To join the mailing-list\, just click on the ‘CONTACT US’ link in the menu bar above.
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/microrna-gogene-ontology/
CATEGORIES:Leading-edge Research Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231025T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231025T120000
DTSTAMP:20231202T214438Z
CREATED:20231010T101846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231202T214438Z
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SUMMARY:Electricity Tariffs
DESCRIPTION:Question Time\nIf there are any new questions for the group to discuss we’ll start with those. Please contact me if you have a question. \nPresentation by Peter Lord about Smart Electricity Tariffs (based on Octopus tariffs)\nOctopus Energy is the relative new kid on the block and is transforming (disrupting?) the energy suppliers industry. They now supply green electricity in the UK\, Germany\, the USA\, Japan\, Spain\, Italy\, France and New Zealand. \nThe slides of the presentation by Peter Lord. \nThe meeting was recorded. \nThe material referenced was : \n\nLive grid –\n\nhttps://grid.iamkate.com/\n\n\nOctopus –\n\nhttps://octopus.energy/smart/go/\nhttps://octopus.energy/smart/flux/\nhttps://octopus.energy/smart/outgoing/\nhttps://octopus.energy/smart/agile/\nhttps://octopus.energy/smart/tracker/\nhttps://octopus.energy/smart/smart-export-guarantee/\nhttps://octopus.energy/smart/cosy-octopus/\nhttps://octopus.energy/smart/intelligent-octopus-go/\nhttps://octopus.energy/smart/intelligent-octopus-flux/\nhttps://octopus.energy/blog/octopus-home-mini/\nhttps://octopus.energy/blog/Localflexibilitymarkets_future_proofed/\nhttps://octopus.energy/blog/Consumerflexibility_ready_to_replace_coal/\nReferral code – https://share.octopus.energy/sand-tiger-430\n3rd party octopus stats –\n\nhttps://mysmartenergy.uk\nhttps://agileprices.co.uk/\nOctopus compare – https://t.co/tY05nwWeJu / https://t.co/po1bSkIWDY\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter discussing Peter’s presentation we had a look at a short video\, explaining why the wholesale price for electricity is set by the price of gas. \nFor further details simply click climate@u3acommunities.org \n 
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/electricity-tariffs/
CATEGORIES:Climate Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231024T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231024T130000
DTSTAMP:20231023T073637Z
CREATED:20231022T100621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T073637Z
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SUMMARY:The Case of the Strange Child
DESCRIPTION:Lorenzo Tiepolo may not be so well known to many art viewers but his work is nonetheless amazing. \nWe’ll explore one of his works\, in particular\, and it is one which still leaves us with unanswered questions about it. Why not find out more by coming along to another in the series ‘Shorties’\, when we look at one painting in some detail? \nCatherine Stevenson \nTo join us at that time and day\, simply click on https://zoom.us/j/7739609200
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/the-case-of-the-strange-child-2/
CATEGORIES:Art History Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231017T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231017T163000
DTSTAMP:20231121T171508Z
CREATED:20231010T093120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T171508Z
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SUMMARY:Why the web is such a mess / DNS\, DHCP\, trackers and ads
DESCRIPTION:In this meeting we have a video by Tom Scott and a presentation by Peter Lord\, both related to web cookies\, trackers and ads.  The video discusses why the web is such a mess.  The presentation describes DNS and DHCP used in our home networks and how they can be used to help block trackers and ads. \nPlenty of time is reserved for discussions on both. \n17th October 2023 at 3pm UK \nNote new zoom URL – https://zoom.us/j/96587434866?pwd=bFAvMEFHdU9kU0hiQ1hSZDNSUndLdz09 \nMeeting ID: 965 8743 4866\nPasscode: 820967
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/why-the-web-is-such-a-mess-dns-dhcp-trackers-and-ads/
CATEGORIES:Computing Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231011T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231011T120000
DTSTAMP:20231109T114047Z
CREATED:20230917T095023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T114047Z
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SUMMARY:Secrets of the Human Brain
DESCRIPTION:Some years ago\, the celebrated American physicist and science writer Michio Kaku famously remarked that “The human brain has 100 billion neurons\, each connected to 10\,000 other neurons… sitting on your shoulders is the most complicated object in the known universe.”  Well\, in this interactive talk\, retired university lecturer and researcher Dr Bob Pullen (Prudhoe & District u3a) will share with us some of the most interesting\, and often amazing facts about the brain\, and how it works.  But that’s not all – he’ll also get us\, the audience\, to test how left or right-handed we are\, and he’ll show us how our brains can sometimes be fooled into seeing things that aren’t actually there.  He’ll even explain how men’s and women’s brains really are different (as if we didn’t suspect that already)! \nTo view the recording\, click here… ‘Secrets of the Human Brain’ video \nTo contact us about the Science & Technology group\, click here… Get in touch \n 
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/secrets-of-the-human-brain/
CATEGORIES:Science and Technology Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230927T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230927T120000
DTSTAMP:20231107T133233Z
CREATED:20230915T084041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T133233Z
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SUMMARY:Nuclear Energy to Fight Climate Change?
DESCRIPTION:To start the meeting we discussed Rishi Sunak’s statement about the postponement of the deadline for the sale of ICE cars and Chris Packham’s documentary on CH4:\nhttps://www.channel4.com/programmes/chris-packham-is-it-time-to-break-the-law \nAlso mentioned was:\nBig Oil\, Big Lies and Big Al… 24/9/23\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KN2ETuroink\nIn this video it is mentioned that the President of this year’s COP meeting is Sultan Al Jaber (United Arab Emirates) Chief Executive is the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company. \nDuring question time we discussed ZEBs – Zero Emission Boilers. Our knowledge proved to be very limited! \nNext we watched a short video to explain the German term Dunkelflaute\nhttps://www.youtube.com/shorts/ERzFAADDBPY \n2 videos treated the main theme of this meeting:\nThe Uncertain Future of Nuclear Power 8/23 run to 18:25\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INl3pCXm6Tw&t=29s \nRolls Royce Small Modular Reactor. Energy Revolution or delusional distraction? 12/21\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQ3DvcXd3mM \nWe finished with a lively discussion of the subject. \n 
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/nuclear-energy-to-fight-climate-change/
CATEGORIES:Climate Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230926T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230926T130000
DTSTAMP:20230922T184553Z
CREATED:20230902T074424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230922T184553Z
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SUMMARY:The case of the strange child
DESCRIPTION:Lorenzo Tiepolo may not be so well known to many art viewers but his work is nonetheless amazing. \n\n\n\nWe’ll explore one of his works\, in particular\, and it is one which still leaves us with unanswered questions about it. Why not find out more by coming along to another in the series ‘Shorties’\, when we look at one painting in some detail? \n\n\n\nCatherine Stevenson \n\n\n\nTo join us at that time and day\, click on https://zoom.us/j/7739609200
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/the-case-of-the-strange-child/
CATEGORIES:Art History Meeting
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