Last updated July 10, 2017 at 11:48 am
This science event put love to test, Kelly reviews this hilarious panel and finds out what’s love got to do with it?
There’s the science of love but then there’s the love of science. Just how much science rubs off on scientist’s partners? How much do partners think their scientist partners know about science? This was the experiment for the night at the recent Science Nation event in Adelaide.
The Science Nation is a series of science-themed public events, which promises to provide educational entertainment that makes you laugh while you learn.
“In the era of ‘alternative facts’ the need for scientists to share what they learn with others has never been more important. To find out how well actual facts are being shared from the source, the Science Nation is going to quiz a panel of scientists and their partners to find out just how much information is transmitted. To learn a thing or two as we put love and science to the test.”
This Adelaide event gathered in The Science Exchange, there was a very full room of people ready to see these scientists put their reputation and relationships on the line.
The creator of The Science Nation, Andrew Stephenson, was the host for the evening.
The Adelaide panel featured:
- bioinformatician, data scientist and beer connoisseur Dr Jimmy Breen
- metaboloepigeneticist and comic Dr Hannah Brown
- botanist, molecular biologist, avid gardener, and fruit thief Prof Rachel Burton
- neuroscientist and adventure seeker Dr Lyndsey Collins-Praino
- and their brave partners.
The panel and the eager crowd for tonight's @TheSciNation! Topic: For the love of science, feat. scientists and their partners! pic.twitter.com/pHKESQBl5I
— Aust Science Channel (@RiAus) May 31, 2017
With a drink in hand, we were lead through the process. In the front row were the scientists, in the back row were partners. Taking turns, one of the scientists and respective partner would swap seats so that there were 3 scientists and one partner in the front row at any time. The questions would be then asked by the scientist in the back row.
In front, scientists @DrScienceLover @lyndseypraino @wessidepraxis @porridgepusher. Behind, their partners, how much have they learnt? pic.twitter.com/Jmlusjd4D5
— Aust Science Channel (@RiAus) May 31, 2017
There’s two parts. Firstly, the remaining 3 partners in the back row had to guess whether their scientist partner would get the question right. This is what the scores were based on. How much did each partner think their partner knew about science. Secondly, just because we’re curious we want to know how much these scientists knew about science in other fields than their own.
If you’re confused, don’t worry. Andrew pointed up very early on “it’s a very confusing night” but it’ll be a fun night! Which was delivered in a big way; it was a night of laughs and some learning along the way. Like, the testicles of elephants are on the inside, something to do with temperature, apparently.
And after reading this, you’re still wondering what’s love and science got to do with the love of science? Nothing. But it’s hilarious.
If you ever want to learn facts you didn’t even think you’d want to know about, or simply facts that’ll give you that edge in your next trivia night, then it’s worth checking out The Science Nation events.
Congratulations to the winning couple, Dr Hannah Brown and her partner Karen! Check out the tweets below to get a peek into the event.
How long does it take for the human egg take to get ready/activated? A year. These were the answers. Not even close!! pic.twitter.com/MIkXNIs9ZG
— Aust Science Channel (@RiAus) May 31, 2017
… and it's getting hot for @ScienceNation: For The Love of Science at The Science Exchange in #Adelaide @RiAus pic.twitter.com/1YM3j3vogb
— A/Prof Paul Willis (@Fossilcrox) May 31, 2017
Fish wheelchair? Fish can recover from spinal cord injury! @TheSciNation @lyndseypraino pic.twitter.com/MXnfAZNH69
— Aust Science Channel (@RiAus) May 31, 2017
Why did the inventor of Python (code) name it Python? After Monty Python! – @wessidepraxis @TheSciNation ? pic.twitter.com/iQLr45pG51
— Aust Science Channel (@RiAus) May 31, 2017
What does "epi" in epigenetics mean? @DrScienceLover on the left gets it right! pic.twitter.com/pH0xfaeLMG
— Aust Science Channel (@RiAus) May 31, 2017
Score for @TheSciNation: most number of correct predictions
4. @lyndseypraino
3. @porridgepusher
2. @wessidepraxis
1. @DrScienceLover!!
— Aust Science Channel (@RiAus) May 31, 2017
The Science Nation regularly hosts events in Brisbane, Adelaide and Sydney. Check out the next time they’ll be in town (hint: National Science Week): thesciencenation.com
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