Mind the Lab Experiment: Brachistochrone Curve

Mind the Lab Experiment: Brachistochrone Curve

The problem of the brachistochrone curve was posed by Johann Bernoulli in 1696. In physics and mathematics, a brachistochrone curve is the fastest possible path a ball can take when falling between two points. The public is required to find the shortest...
Mind the Lab Experiment: Solar Panels

Mind the Lab Experiment: Solar Panels

Solar energy is valuable for electricity generation and can help meet much of human energy needs. The public can build unique, light and fast models that contain solar panels and are powered by solar energy.
The Mediterranean face of science Exhibition

The Mediterranean face of science Exhibition

The Seneca Foundation – the Science and Technology Agency of the Region of Murcia – will present an exhibition of women scientists from Mediterranean countries. Countries included will be: Albania, Algeria, Bosnia, Croatia, Cyprus, Egypt, France, Greece,...
The science behind what we choose to eat

The science behind what we choose to eat

It is known that our preferences on taste are formed based on our senses (sight, taste, smell, etc.). But did you know that the final food choice is shaped both consciously and subconsciously by factors such as our childhood habits, memory or correlations with...
Panel Discussion: Astronomy, Meteorology and Biology as Hobby

Panel Discussion: Astronomy, Meteorology and Biology as Hobby

Until now, science was clearly conducted by professional researchers inside specially configured laboratories. This however has changed. Science has become more open, with the citizens interested in specific scientific fields undertaking initiatives. Everyday people...