After 6 soccer filled weeks you may be ready for Physics, Food, Penguins and a passion for science!

From the 18 – 19 July, versatile Physics Professor, Peter Barham of Bristol University UK, renowned for delivering edutaining demonstrations in restaurants, bars, lecture halls and classrooms, will visit the Sci-Bono Discovery Centre.

Winner of the 2003 Kelvin Medal (Institute of Physics), the 1997 Sci-Art prize and the 1999 Institute of Physics Prize for the promotion of Public Awareness of Physics, Prof. Barham will be performing the following Science Demonstrations at Sci-Bono:

• Sunday, 18 July, 14:30 – 15:30 pm, GET SCIENCE LICKED – The physics of ice-cream
  A family science show demonstrating several different ways to make ice-cream.  Audience members will get to taste the home-made ice-cream while learning about the formation of ice-crystals and the laws of thermodynamics. The show is suitable for all ages.
• Monday 19 July, 11:30 am and 14:30 pm, A PASSION FOR PENGUINS
  Sharing his love for penguins, Prof. Barham helps school learners to understand the role of research in conservation and the need to develop non-invasive techniques for studying the endangered African penguin. This lecture demonstration is aimed at Grade 4 – 9 school learners.
• Monday 19 July, 19:00 – 20:30 pm, THE SCIENCE OF TASTE AND FLAVOUR
  What makes some foods taste really good together while other pairings are just plain disgusting? In an interactive lecture, Prof. Barham demonstrates how science can help us in the kitchen. Suitable for ages 15 and up.

To make booking or to find out more email speaktoascientist@sci-bono.co.za or call Refilwe Pico at 011 639 8448.

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