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Inside DNA
26th Oct 2009 - 26th April 2010

Inside DNA is a unique exhibition encouraging you to explore developments in the fast-moving field of human genomics.

Awake at Infusion Coffee Shop

Infusion Coffee Shop is expanding its take-away service, as of March 8th we will be opening from 8 – 10 am for Awake at Infusion Coffee Shop. Awake is an opportunity for early risers to sit down for a coffee with friends or colleagues, or grab a light breakfast snack on their way to work.

Infusion Coffee Shop offers a range of healthy choices, as well as vegan and Fairtrade products, allowing us to maintain a Healthy Living Award – a fact that we are very proud of. We also Proudly Brew Starbucks coffee for your enjoyment. At Infusion we are conscious of our impact to our local environment, and therefore we strive to be environmentally friendly, where possible we use biodegradable or recyclable products.

We have a selection of newspapers for those wanting a quiet relaxing moment, and a widescreen TV broadcasting the latest news for those wishing to keep up with current affairs. We are also able to offer free Wi-Fi and an internet bar for your convenience.

Don’t forget to use your Infusion Card, for more information please go to our Infusion Coffee Shop main page, or ask a member of staff for details.

Cafe Science Extra: Depression - who decides what the doctors prescribe?
10th March, 6pm

Dr Pauline Lockhart, from University of Dundee, will lead a discussion on the treatment of depression. Listen to Pauline's talk and join in the discussion at Dundee Science Centre's award winning Infusion Café on Wednesday 10th March at 6.00pm (doors open at 5.30pm). Free admission. Everyone Welcome.

Reclaim
10th March, 7pm - 10pm

Reclaim is a new way to enjoy the science centre. Different, unique and relaxed: this is THE place to socialise, enjoy science, and reclaim the science centre from the kids. Free admission and bar. Over 18s only.

'Ever wondered why...?' Easter Show

Weare already looking forward to spring, and this Easter we will have a new show in which your very own question may be answered! Our 'Ever wondered why...?' show will explain a few things that may puzzle you! All we need to know is your science-related questions. Why not write in to us here at Dundee Science Centre and if you are a winner in this exciting competition we will do our very best to explain what has been puzzling you. Our team at Dundee Science Centre will look through all entries and the best three entries will appear in our Easter show! You can enter now by sending your query in by email to karen.phelan@dundeesciencecentre.org.uk. For those of you who are teachers, why not get your class involved? Get some suggestions from the class and submit the best one! Good luck to everyone who enters and we look forward to reading what you have always wondered!

Science in the City
13th and 14th March

The area's best and brightest scientists will donate their time and energy to share information about the newest and coolest discoveries in life sciences, forensics, chemistry, human behavior, and other scientific disciplines.

Come along and find out how scientists conduct research and what it takes to become a scientist. In this special event researchers in civil engineering, psychology, chemistry, physics, forensic, computer science and even accountancy shall have their own stand right here in Sensation! They will have different activities for you to try, they will conduct hands-on experiments with students and you can find out what it is really like to do their job!