Category: Science & Technology
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July 2026 - The Age of the Earth
In July, the Science and Technology group assembled to hear a talk with the intriguing title, “The Nailfile, the Puddle and the Tardigrade” by Jenny Lee, and instead of just sitting back and listening, the group had to fill in their handout and answer questions. This, Jenny said, was with the aim of keeping them… Read more
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June 2026 - The Story of Domestic Energy
The story of domestic energy in the UK is really the story of comfort, convenience and consequence. For centuries, home life centred on the open wood fire. It provided heat, light and a place to cook, but it was smoky, labour-intensive and very inefficient: much of the heat went straight up through the roof or,… Read more
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April 2026 - The James Webb Space Telescope - An Update
Barnard Castle U3a Science and Technology Group - 13th April 2026 The James Webb Space Telescope was launched on Christmas Day 2021. Designed as a successor to the Hubble Space Telescope, its massive 6.5 m mirror gives it unparalleled capabilities in penetrating the deepest regions of space. A previous talk highlighted the contribution of the… Read more