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Cheltenham Science Festival
4 - 8 June 2008
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States of mind...
What is consciousness? What does it mean to have consciousness? Is it only humans that experience it? And how can the study of the unconscious help us to understand what it is to be human. Continue reading, States of mind...
Generously supported by the Wellcome Trust
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The best science festival...
'Undeniably and undoubtedly the best science festival in this country, and one that only gets better'
Robert Winston's glowing endorsement at the festival launch rang true as Cheltenham Science Festival has enjoyed its most successful year to date. Selling over 19,000 tickets the festival burst through 2007's record-breaking ticket sales with a 20% rise. As Cheltenham basked in a splash of early summer, the Town Hall and Imperial Gardens thronged with festival goers all unleashing their inner scientist!
In a programme which read as a who's who from the scientific scene Richard Dawkins rubbed shoulders with Tony Robinson whilst Richard Hammond took a lighter look at cars and Robert Winston himself took a fascinating journey into epigenetics. All spoke to packed audiences eager to join the debate.
The festival once again proved that the unique blend of cutting edge debate, mind-expanding explorations for young adventurers and alternative angles to view the big issues was the perfect formula for a festival with a bang.
Our favourite stories from the news...
Cheltenham Science Festival 2008 made front page news with its unique blend of cutting edge debates and brand new research. Below are just a few of our favourite stories for you to enjoy, and the press releases we issued to tell the world what was happening in Cheltenham...
Full Festival roundup
Visit the Telegraph website for a full roundup of the 2008 Cheltenham Science Festival. News, analysis and interviews from Telegraph TV.
Eighties fashion 'violates laws of nature'
From the Telegraph and (read our press release)
'Number blindness' more common than dyslexia
From The Independent and (read our press release)
Test offers a genetic excuse for laziness
From the Telegraph and (read our press release)
Robots 'could create misfits'
From The Press Association and (read our press release)
First self-replicating machine makes an appearance
From NewScientist and (read our press release)
Research Suggests Militant Jihadists Are Inspired By Night Dreams
From Medical News and (read our press release)
Jonathon Porritt: Britain should have 'zero net immigration' policy
From the Telegraph and (read our press release)
