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Kidlington Talks
Latest Talk: The mystery of sleep and the importance of circadian rhythms
Date: 27th of June
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Location: The Six Bells, Kidlington
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Professor Stuart Peirson gave us a fascinating overview around the science underpinning sleep. Over the course of a few beers, Stuart addressed a number of core questions including:
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Why do we sleep?
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What are circadian rhythms and what role do they play in our lives?
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What is the role of light? And why does blue light matter?
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Why is the scientific study of dreams so challenging?
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What are the next horizons for sleep science?
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If you missed the talk, please find Stuart's slides here:
About
Kidlington Talks has been setup to bring some of the amazing research that's happening on our doorstep to the village pub. We hope to create an engaging experience which might encourage people to come and enjoy a relaxed discussion over some drinks. ​
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Professor Suzanne Aigrain on Exo-Planets, details TBC
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