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Eco-bulbs

The news media were reporting the health hazards of Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs) this weekhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1340938/Eco-bulbs-health-hazard-babies-pregnant-women-mercury-inside.html. Unlike incandescent lamps, these contain mercury and, according to scientists at the Fraunhofer Institute, release around 7 micograms/cubic metre of air if…See More

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Alan Crooks joined Claire Ainsworth's group Dec 26, 2010

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I teach various units on the BTEC in Applied Science, including one called 'Perceptions of Science'. This includes 'Science and the Media'.

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Science and news media

A place to ask questions and share advice about interacting with the media. And a forum to discuss issues surrounding news coverage of science.See More

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Alan Crooks is now a member of Connecting Science Dec 5, 2010

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Please outline your interest/ experience in science communication/ public engagement: Supply teacher in Chemistry, general sciences and maths. F.E. Lecturer in Chemistry and Forensic Science.
Former part-time Demonstrator/Explainer at 'Explorers World' - an interactive science centre at the Museum of Army Flying, Middle Wallop, Hants, with a special interest in cameras obscura http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/brunel/A2875430 .
Regularly contribute articles of a scientific nature to the BBC's h2g2 website:http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/U723247

Do you have a website?: http://uk.linkedin.com/pub/alan-crooks/23/a5b/68b

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Slinn Pickings and ChemSpy daily posts by me

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Daily update for ChemSpy http://ning.it/ywzqu8

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Introductions

Hi Everyone I am proud to announce (although some of you already know), that Immersive Theatres - 360° Mobile Experiences is here and trading! I have set up my own, part-time business all to do with operating digital mobile domes. My mission is to be 'Unique in some ways and exatly the same in other ways' - so apart from high quality astronomy shows, look out for weddings, birthdays and even picnics under an inflable dome! Over the years I have found (and no doubt you have too) many constomers…See More

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Coventry Astronomy Show 2012 at Coventry, CV3 2QD

March 17, 2012 from 12pm to 8pm

A day of lectures and workshops on Saturday 17th March 2012, 12:00 - 21:00Ernesford Grange School, Princethorpe Way, Coventry, West Midlands. CV3 2QDWith professional speakers, workshops for younger participants, trade stands and a digital planetarium you're sure to be kept busy until dark...See More

Event posted by Zeeshaan Dinally Dec 21, 2011

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