Posted 9/5/2012
Science & the City is excited to announce the launch of our latest event series, Science and the Seven Deadly Sins. The Seven Deadly Sins evoke all manner of sordid thoughts—from the sins themselves to medieval punishments for sinners. But rather than seeking novel ways of flogging sinners for their moral missteps, in this new series we're looking at how these common failings manifest themselves in contemporary science.
We'll examine everything from interpersonal clashes in the lab, to viruses and animals doing what comes natural, to how your city and your body's design makes you more likely to succumb to sin. Each event will feature indulgent receptions afterwards, as well as opportunities for you to interact with our speakers and one another.
Save almost 30% by purchasing tickets to the whole series! Get more info or register now for the whole series.
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Wednesday, October 17, 2012 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Swine Flu. SARS. Ebola. It feels like the planet is awash in infectious diseases. While they make excellent scary movies join us to learn the science behind these evil-sounding viruses!
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Wednesday, November 28, 2012 | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Society has often looked to science to create a utopian future free of worry and disease and full of gadgets and toys. Join us as we explore the potential world of the future and the unfulfilled scientific promises of the past.
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Tuesday, December 11, 2012 | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
What makes some people nice and others nasty? Is there chemistry behind our morality? Join neuroeconomist Paul Zak to hear how our chemistry plays a large role in why some of us relate to Mr. Rogers more than Gordon Gekko.
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Tuesday, February 12, 2013 | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Just in time for Valentine's Day, join the Academy as we explore lust and love in the animal kingdom. After learning about the love lives of creatures ranging from dinosaurs to bonobos, you'll be able to decide for yourself if you really want to call yourself an animal in bed.
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Wednesday, March 13, 2013 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Join a panel of scientists, urban planners, and fitness experts for a talk on how designing and building better cities and towns may make us a healthier—and leaner—nation.
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
From publish-or-perish to the race for ever-decreasing research dollars, scientists are under pressure to produce new scientific findings. Has the competitive culture of science gone too far? Join us as we try to unweave the web of scientific envy.
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Thursday, May 23, 2013 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Whether it's mined from deep in the earth or grown on a farm, the ingredients in modern food have to come from somewhere. Join us as we learn just where your favorite snacks come from and just how combining certain elements can lead to either a food fantasy or fatal fare!
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About Science & the City
Science & the City is the public gateway to the New York Academy of Sciences. We publish a comprehensive calendar of public science events in New York City, host events featuring top scientists in their fields, and produce a weekly podcast covering cutting-edge science. Please visit us online at www.nyas.org/sciandthecity.