In the workshop, we will learn how the brain analyzes and integrates information about food (from the senses, the digestive system and adipose tissue, and from memories) into a complex perception—flavor. This then determines whether we consume the food, how much of it we consume, and whether we like it. No machine can replace the analysis performed by our brains,…
Pop-it is a fidget toy consisting of a silicone tray in bright colors with bubbles that can be pressed, similar to bubble wrap, which can be flipped over and reused. They are available in various colors, shapes, and sizes, and even in wearable forms. It is marketed as a stress-relief tool, and its popularity increased in the spring of 2021…
We will explore news that we often hear about China. We frequently encounter claims that can be verified with just a few clicks on a computer, then disproved, allowing us to learn what is really happening in China. For example: People in China often eat dogs and snakes. What lies behind such a claim? Or: Chinese people do not have…
An event aimed at bringing together shareholders in economy and science, fostering collaboration among them and showcasing the results of research, development and innovation (RDI). Presentation of the activities of the Styrian Chamber of Commerce and its members in the field of RRI.
In the workshop, we will use games and examples through which children will learn the basics of statistics. The workshop is intended for pupils in the first educational cycle of primary school, who will engage with the data cycle: they will formulate a research question, collect data based on it, describe the sample, analyze the data, and summarize the results.…
The workshop is designed to provide participants with a deep understanding of critical aspects of the product design process. We foster creative thinking, conceptualisation, user-centred design, and product functionality. Participants will gain practical skills in designing engineering products that are aesthetically appealing and user-friendly. Through a combination of theory and practical exercises, participants will gain a comprehensive insight into the…
Pupils and teachers from primary and secondary schools will have the opportunity to take part in a workshop entitled “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Capture Them,” where children will learn how to collect and use data on wildlife. The scientific application SRNA, developed within the Step Change project and intended for collecting data on wildlife, will also be presented. During…
We will present a method for determining the identity of amphibians using photographs: based on the belly patterns of fire-bellied toads or newts, we can recognize each individual—just as fingerprints allow us to identify every human. Sometimes this is quite easy, as fire-bellied toads have a very distinctive pattern of black and yellow spots on their bellies; at other times…
The Europe Direct Koper–Capodistria European Union Information Point will participate in the European Researchers’ Night with a stand offering informational materials about the functioning and programs of the European Union, counseling, the fun board game EU Clues (including a printed floor version of the game that allows participants to play as a human game piece), and an interactive quiz on…
The sheltered area of Simon’s Bay attracted wealthy Romans as early as 2,000 years ago, leading them to build a large harbor and, alongside it, a luxurious Roman seaside villa. Today, its remains can be viewed as part of Archaeological Park Simonov zaliv. During a walk through the park, we will learn about the villa and some of its characteristic…
Using five different archaeological finds (or their replicas) as examples, we will see what conclusions archaeologists can draw about life in the Roman period. What can, for example, a fragment of a glass bowl, a statuette of Victoria, a terra sigillata cup, a brick, or a stylus “tell” us? More here.
Participants will be taken on a tour of the research center and introduced to the laboratories and the work of researchers. This will be followed by a short presentation on carbon flows and carbon in wood, serving as a basis for reflection on misconceptions and truths about wood.
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