The events run in a variety of locations throughout Aberdeen City & 'Shire and last for approximately 45 minutes with the opportunity to ask questions.
Admission to all LunchBytes is free and tickets may be available at the door, but advance booking is recommended.
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The Importance of Body Odour and Scots Pine |
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 Scots Pine, like other coniferous trees contains chemicals which can be toxic or repellent to herbivores and pathogens. Glenn looks at how natural variation in these chemicals influences local biodiversity and examines the implications for future insect controls.
To book tickets see Aberdeen Box Office
Subject Areas : Family Shows,
Event Type : LunchBytes
Presented By : Dr Glenn Iason, Macaulay Land Use Research Institute
Venue : Satrosphere Science Centre
Time : 12:30pm
Date : 13 September 2010
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Dark Secrets of Chocolate |
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Can we reduce our risk of developing cardiovascular diseases by eating  chocolate? Following national interest in her research Luisa takes a look at links between chocolate, platelets and cardiovascular health.
To book tickets see Aberdeen Box Office
Subject Areas : Family Shows,
Event Type : LunchBytes
Presented By : Luisa Marta Ostertag, Rowett Institute of Nutrition & Health, University of Aberdeen
Venue : Satrosphere Science Centre
Time : 12:30pm
Date : 14 September 2010
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Design in a Digital Age |
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Can technology inspire creativity? Join Huda, an experienced architect, as she investigates whether access to CAD type software allows architects and designers to fully explore their creativity.
Book tickets by visiting Aberdeen Box Office
Subject Areas : Family Shows,
Event Type : LunchBytes
Presented By : Huda Salman, IDEAS Centre, Robert Gordon University
Venue : Satrosphere Science Centre
Time : 12:30pm
Date : 15 September 2010
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Call of the Wild: National Parks Across the UK |
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National Parks are an important tool for conserving both species and the natural environment throughout the country. Gina will look at how we use National Parks today and how we can integrate technology to assist in monitoring and conserving these areas.
To book tickets go to Aberdeen Box Office
Subject Areas : Family Shows,
Event Type : LunchBytes
Presented By : Gina Maffey, dot.rural, University of Aberdeen
Venue : Satrosphere Science Centre
Time : 12:30pm
Date : 16 September 2010
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Why Study Science? |
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Take the opportunity to hear the experiences of a number of current students from a variety of science and engineering disciplines as they relate their reasons for choosing their subjects and describe the experiences they have had at University.
To book tickets go to Aberdeen Box Office
Subject Areas : Family Shows,
Event Type : LunchBytes
Presented By : Student Recruitment Service, University of Aberdeen
Venue : Satrosphere Science Centre
Time : 12:30pm
Date : 17 September 2010
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Carbon Capture and Storage |
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Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) is often hailed as a technology that could remove CO2 from the atmosphere and reduce the threat of Climate Change. Dr Owen investigates if all is as it seems or if CCS is potentially more dangerous than the problem it claims to solve.
To book tickets visit Aberdeen Box Office
Subject Areas : Family Shows,
Event Type : LunchBytes
Presented By : Dr Alan Owen, Centre for Understanding Sustainable Practice, Robert Gordon University
Venue : Peterhead Library, Peterhead
Time : 12:50pm
Date : 20 September 2010
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Dark Secrets of Chocolate |
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Can we lower our risk of getting cardiovascular diseases by eating chocolate? Following national interest in her research Luisa takes a look at links between chocolate, platelets and cardiovascular health.
To book tickets go to Aberdeen Box Office
Subject Areas : Family Shows,
Event Type : LunchBytes
Presented By : Luisa Marta Ostertag, Rowett Institute of Nutrition & Health, University of Aberdeen
Venue : Meldrum Library, Oldmeldrum
Time : 12:50pm
Date : 20 September 2010
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River Management and Urban Flooding |
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 How can we improve flood risk planning and implement good flood warnings? How should we respond to differences in how flood risk information is interpreted and utilised and improve resilience to consequences of flood risk?
To book tickets go to Aberdeen Box Office
Subject Areas : Family Shows,
Event Type : LunchBytes
Presented By : Dr Simon Langan, Macaulay Land Use Research Institute
Venue : Brander Library, Huntly
Time : 12:50pm
Date : 21 September 2010
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A 21st Century Brown-Out |
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Amidst the arguments over renewables vs. nuclear vs. clean-coal, one issue fails to appear in public. From around the year 2015 UK power generation will drop by around 30% and as yet there is little government or corporate preparation. Can we cope without 24hr on-demand power? How can we manage consumer panic?
To book tickets go to Aberdeen Box Office
Subject Areas : Family Shows,
Event Type : LunchBytes
Presented By : Dr Alan Owen, Centre for Understanding Sustainable Practice, Robert Gordon University
Venue : Mearns Community Centre, Laurencekirk
Time : 12:50pm
Date : 21 September 2010
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Chemicals, Metals and Groundwater Pollution |
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Groundwater is not part of the sewage system, so is not collected or treated and can easily carry pollution from soil into rivers and lakes. Saad looks at the potential issues with groundwater and novel techniques to prevent pollution contaminating the groundwater supply.
To book tickets go to Aberdeen Box Office
Subject Areas : Family Shows,
Event Type : LunchBytes
Presented By : Saad Mohammed abid Dehlawi, School of Biological Sciences, University of Aberdeen
Venue : Inverurie Library, Inverurie
Time : 12:50pm
Date : 22 September 2010
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From Carrot to Clinic: Vitamin A in Learning, Memory & Depression |
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 It has long been accepted that Vitamin A is needed for proper mental development, but could too little or too much have an effect on our ongoing memory and mental health? Jemma Ransom gives an insight into her investigations.
To book tickets go to Aberdeen Box Office
Subject Areas : Family Shows,
Event Type : LunchBytes
Presented By : Jemma Ransom, Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Aberdeen
Venue : Peterhead Library, Peterhead
Time : 12:50pm
Date : 22 September 2010
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Tomorrow's Public Transport To-day |
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As we move towards a more sustainable future, Professor Nelson explains how new technology can be used to develop the public transport network creating flexible solutions which will provide transport on demand, customised to individual preferences.
To book tickets go to Aberdeen Box Office
Subject Areas : Family Shows,
Event Type : LunchBytes
Presented By : Professor John Nelson, dot.rural, University of Aberdeen
Venue : Portlethen Library, Portlethen
Time : 12:50pm
Date : 23 September 2010
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Agriculture and the Great Leap Forward |
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A great deal of Scotland's agricultural land is found here in the North East.  Donald Barrie looks at how agriculture fits into the wider economy, how technological advances have helped and what challenges face the future of the industry.
To book tickets go to Aberdeen Box Office
Subject Areas : Family Shows,
Event Type : LunchBytes
Presented By : Donald Barrie, Macaulay Land Use Research Institute
Venue : Alford Library, Alford
Time : 12:50pm
Date : 24 September 2010
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Can computers choose your music? |
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With the rise of internet shopping and music download sites, more and more websites offer recommendations of music you may like based on previous choices. But how do computers know what you like? How will this affect the future of the entertainment industry?
To book tickets go to Aberdeen Box Office
Subject Areas : Family Shows,
Event Type : LunchBytes
Presented By : Ben Horsburgh, IDEAS Centre, Robert Gordon University
Venue : Portlethen Library, Portlethen
Time : 12:50pm
Date : 24 September 2010
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Growing Tomorrows Fuel |
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Dr Booth, a specialist with the SAC, takes an in-depth look at the demand for renewable fuels and how agriculture can help to meet this need. But with a growing world demand for food, she also considers the potential conflict between food and fuel.
To book tickets go to Aberdeen Box Office
Subject Areas : Family Shows,
Event Type : LunchBytes
Presented By : Dr Elaine Booth, Scottish Agricultural College
Venue : Inverurie Library, Inverurie
Time : 12:50pm
Date : 24 September 2010
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