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The Big Science Read
An initiative to get people reading and talking about the exciting things that happen in science and science fiction - is launched this weekend at Jodrell Bank. In the Big Science Read Vote, members of the public are invited to nominate their favourite science-themed read. It can be nonfiction or fiction as long as a core theme is science or technology. The winner will be announced later in the year. To vote for your favourite book and share your reviews, visit www.bigscienceread.org
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Jodrell Bank's second annual literary weekend concludes today with the
following events:
1.30pm Rocket Workshop: Come and find out how rockets work - and see
how far you can make yours fly. Free of charge, but places are limited. Call
01477 571339 to book.
7.30pm The celebrated science-fiction author Brian Aldiss will talk
about “Science and Civilisation”. He is the author of numerous books, but A
Science Fiction Omnibus stormed the science-fiction charts when it appeared
last November. Tickets are £5 from the number above.
The Big Science Read Weekend, October 24-26
Manchester Literature and Science Festivals will host a series of readings and workshops exploring the interaction between literature and science. Details will be available in August from
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