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A weekend full of science, discoveries, and fun is coming to VIDA! Science Center in Brno with the Pop Science festival. The event, taking place from November 7–9, will offer a program for both schools and the public, showing that science is anything but boring. Experts from Brno University of Technology will also take part, bringing the world of computer science, chemistry, and laboratory medicine closer to everyone. Pop Science VIDA! 2024. | Author: Václav Koníček The three-day program full of science shows and interactive workshops is the perfect opportunity to see science “in action” and uncover how it works through various experiments. “We want to present science in a clear and entertaining way to all generations. Pop Science shows that even complex principles can be interesting and inspires both children and adults to explore, which is exactly our goal,” said Lenka Svobodová, coordinator of the event for BUT. The festival will begin on Friday with a program for elementary school students, during which scientists from Brno University of Technology will demonstrate how chemistry can smell like caramel, how slime can help heal wounds, or how supercomputers assist in brain surgery. Over the weekend, families with children will visit the science center. They can look forward to more than fifty performances and hundreds of experiments, including making slime with university chemists or the popular Chemistry Show full of explosions.
Tomáš Opravil from the Faculty of Chemistry at BUT will unveil the world of chemistry and chemical reactions. During the Chemistry Show, he will demonstrate several impressive, easy, and safe experiments that you can try at home. However, there will also be some you definitely shouldn’t try at home. Look forward to a volcano, snakes, Bengal fire, a furious grizzly, and caramel bubbles.
Scientists Marian Sedlář and Gabriela Konečná from the CEITEC BUT research center will explain why slime and gel beads are important for medicine. They act as wound healers and invisible drug carriers – and even though they may look like toys, they play a very important role in both science and medicine.
Jiří Jaroš from the Faculty of Information Technology at BUT will present how supercomputers work to help doctors save lives. They are mainly used in brain treatments using ultrasound, as they can simulate medical procedures, helping doctors plan safe and effective operations. It’s not just about calculations – it also involves precise data transmission and patient monitoring. In addition to experts from Brno University of Technology, the event will also feature scientists and performers from other universities and research organizations, who have created a unique weekend program for visitors.
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