9 May (Thursday) 2019<\/p>\n
Time and Hall
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16.00<\/p>\n
A1 Arena Nine high school students from disparate corners of the globe navigate rivalries, setbacks, and hormones on their quest to win the international science fair. 19.00<\/p>\n A1 Arena Dr. Vladimir Bozhilov from Sofia University, Tihomir Dimitrov from Space Academy and Nikola Karavassilev, teacher of physics, go through all major facts of the Moon Landing 50 years ago. 19.00<\/p>\n Neterra Cosmos Brace yourself for a real scientific experiment. This event is particularly suitable for people without any scientific knowledge whatsoever. 19.30<\/p>\n Aurubis Lab Some of the quaint ways of physics will be revealed by physicist and FameLab finalist Dr. Stefan Nikolov. 20.30<\/p>\n A1 Arena Gambling addiction has become a topic of increasing research interest. This talk argues that all addictions (including gambling addiction) consist of a number of distinct common components. 10 May (Friday) 2019<\/p>\n Time and Hall 19.00<\/p>\n A1 Arena Professor Carole Mundell gives a whirlwind tour of black holes explaining their importance for galaxy evolution and the cataclysmic death of massive stars. 19.00<\/p>\n Aurubis Lab Dr. Dimitar Zhelev, lecturer at Sofia University, FameLab finalist and founder of Geograf BG, reveals the impact of small islands on fundamental science. 20.30<\/p>\n A1 Arena Rhino\u2019s horn, pangolin scales, tiger tail \u2013 all parts of wild animals that can be bought on the black market. 20.30<\/p>\n Aurubis Lab Find out how biocompatible, (bio)degradable and biologically active polymers are used to repair wounded tissue and in tissue engineering, agriculture and super hydrophobic clothing. 11 May (Saturday) 2019<\/p>\n Time and Hall 10.00<\/p>\n A1 Arena Have you ever wanted to have some incredible superpower like the heroes of the movies? If so, then you need to see this show by British scientists Prof. Mark Lorch and Phil Bell-Young. 10.00 and 14.00<\/p>\n Microsoft Innovation Centre at Sofia Tech Park This workshop is for young coders who will build their robotic models of a human arm out of cardboard and drinking straws and the results will be visualised in Microsoft Excel. 10.30<\/p>\n Aurubis Lab Engineer Ivayla Sopotenska from the University of Food Technologies tells her version of the Princess and the Pea. The Princess is now a scientist and the pea has turned into ice cream. 11.00, 12.00, By using the popular Tynker and Microsoft MakeCode platforms, players will both enhance their digital skills but also apply their creations in their real lives. 11.00, 12.00, Dive into the Microsoft digital cloud and find out how to make your apps smarter with Azure AI Services. 11.00, 12.00, Sit back, tighten your seatbelts and start making your own race car which will run on\u2026 a rubber band. 11.00, 12.00, What is electricity and can it run through a 3D card? 11.30<\/p>\n A1 Arena Scientists from the National Natural History Museum at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences reveal the link between hothouse gases and caves. 11.30<\/p>\n Neterra Cosmos Nine high school students from disparate corners of the globe navigate rivalries, setbacks, and hormones on their quest to win the international science fair. 12.00<\/p>\n Aurubis Lab Physicist Pencho Markishki from the Institute of Astronomy at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences tells you about his spectroscopic research. 12.00<\/p>\n zone 42 Come to this talk to find out all about rocket fuels from chemists and FameLab finalists Nasko Stamenov and Boris Yanachkov. 13.00<\/p>\n A1 Arena A major re-evaluation of the creatures that ruled the Earth for 150 million years by one of the world\u2019s leading palaeontologists. 13.30<\/p>\n Aurubis Lab Physicist Victor Danchev from the Space Challenges programme explains how much physics there is for every bit of chemistry. 13.30<\/p>\n Minus room Scientists present some of the most successful projects funded by the Scientific Research Fund at the Ministry of Education and Science. 14.00<\/p>\n Neterra Cosmos Join us for the Bulgarian launch of Spanish polar researcher and writer Javier Cacho\u2019s book I, Fram. 14.30<\/p>\n A1 Arena Nanotechnologist Dr. Bozhidar Stefanov from the Technical University and FameLab finalist will share stories which will certainly make you wonder what exactly is wrong with scientists. 15.00<\/p>\n Aurubis Lab Dr. Stoyan Nikolov and Elitsa Ivanova from the Bulgarian Bird Preservation Society explain how science can help avoid the dangers which the Egyptian vulture is faced with. 15.30<\/p>\n Neterra Cosmos With examples from Bach to Beats, Dr Chris Nash will present the history of music as a combination of pattern and process, before exploring expressions of music through code using Manhattan. 15.30<\/p>\n zone 42 Cooking will never be the same after you\u2019ve witnessed this demonstration of test tube cuisine, mixed with liquid nitrogen and sprinkled with a quiz on your knowledge of Earth and Space. 16.00<\/p>\n A1 Arena Where, when and how did life first start? Prof. Nikolay Denkov from Sofia University seeks the boundaries between living and non-living matter in nature. 16.30 <\/p>\n Aurubis Lab A talk on how children develop and mature with the young participants of the Children\u2019s Rights Club at the STEM High School in Montana. 17.00<\/p>\n Neterra Cosmos Visualisation and imaging is a way of revealing a whole new world around us. Materials science and engineering is a topic that spans the natural and human-made world. 17.30<\/p>\n A1 Arena Seismologist Prof. Boyko Rangelov from the University of Mining and Geology examines the so called weird earthquakes and the reasons behind their strangeness. 18.00<\/p>\n Aurubis Lab The Living Thames, a documentary by Dorothy Leiper, is an odyssey along the river as it meanders through London and flows out to sea, exploring its ever-changing ecology. 18.30<\/p>\n Neterra Cosmos Prof. Dr. Ilian Iliev looks at the solar eclipse of 29 May 1919 when Einstein\u2019s general theory of relativity was confirmed for the first time through observation. 19.00<\/p>\n A1 Arena As we work to develop AI systems, it\u2019s critical to develop and train these systems with data that is unbiased (if possible) and to develop algorithms that can be easily explained. 19.30<\/p>\n Aurubis Lab Chemist Zlatina Dimitrova and Vet Dr. Toma Shtilianov, both FameLab alumni, will guide you through the frames of science in your favourite movies (and some spoilers). 20.00<\/p>\n Neterra Cosmos In an optimistic scenario, in 2029 astronauts will live and perform science experiments on board the Lunar Orbital Platform- Gateway station and in the Moon Village. 20.30 <\/p>\n A1 Arena The periodic table is the very symbol of chemistry, its list of the elements makes up the very world around us. This year it is 150 years old and we’re holding a special dinner! 12 May (Sunday) 2019<\/p>\n Time and Hall 10.00<\/p>\n Neterra Cosmos The Centre of Fun Maths and astrophysicist Yanko Nikolov measure the distance from Earth to the Moon in\u2026 rice grains. Join them for a lot more ridiculous mathematical fun. 10.00 and 14.00<\/p>\n Microsoft Innovation Centre at Sofia Tech Park This is a project-based workshop using everybody\u2019s favourite LEGO building blocks. 10.30<\/p>\n A1 Arena Come to the science show of DNK Science Edutainment. Discover the science in its genes! 11.00, 12.00, By using the popular Tynker and Microsoft MakeCode platforms, players will both enhance their digital skills but also apply their creations in their real lives. 11.00, 12.00, Dive into the Microsoft digital cloud and find out how to make your apps smarter with Azure AI Services. 11.00, 12.00, Sit back, tighten your seatbelts and start making your own race car which will run on\u2026 a rubber band. 11.00, 12.00, What is electricity and can it run through a 3D card? 11.00<\/p>\n Aurubis Lab Dr. Dimo Chotrov from Sofia Tech Park and Angel Bachvarov from TechnoMagicLand will present the basic concepts, the technology and the latest trends in VR. 11.30<\/p>\n Neterra Cosmos Assoc. Prof. Dimitar Kolev from the Institute of Astronomy at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences will clear up some of the issues surrounding light pollution. 12.00<\/p>\n A1 Arena Late Cretaceous dinosaur remains and other tetrapod fauna were found in the vicinity of the Western Srednogorie. 12.30<\/p>\n Aurubis Lab Discuss cryptography and data security with coding entrepreneur and founder of SoftUni Svetlin Nakov. 13.00<\/p>\n Neterra Cosmos Let Emma Huertas from the Institute of Marine Sciences of Andalusia guide you through the research on marine biodiversity and how scientists are working to preserve it. 13.30<\/p>\n A1 Arena Vet, molecular biologist and FameLab winner Dr. Petar Eftimov will guide you through the evolution of language. 14.00<\/p>\n Aurubis Lab Geneticist Dr. Galya Petrova links genetics with human intervention to encourage us to protect Bulgaria\u2019s natural resources. 14.00<\/p>\n in the Sofia Tech Park yard See how water rockets can shoot into the sky at over 120 km\/h and reach an altitude of about 100 meters. Find out why rockets have no wings and how rocket engines work. 14.30<\/p>\n Neterra Cosmos Riccardo Impavido will discuss the most intriguing concepts of physics, mathematics and metascience and the scientific fields where there is full consensus. 15.00<\/p>\n A1 Arena Narrated by Academy Award winner Jeff Bridges, Dream Big: Engineering Our World is a first film of its kind for IMAX that will transform how we think about engineering. 15.30<\/p>\n Aurubis Lab Speleologist Violeta Zhelyazkova tells you about the obstacles and the resilience she needs to have when climbing down into virgin ecosystems. 16.00<\/p>\n Neterra Cosmos Black holes are the most mysterious creatures in the colourful zoo which we call the night sky. Everybody heard about them and we have even just seen a photo of one. 16.30<\/p>\n A1 Arena Learn about one of Europe\u2019s earliest prehistoric salt mines and settlements (5500-4300 B.C) which was unearthed near the town of Provadia. 17.00<\/p>\n Aurubis Lab This is a story you do not want to miss \u2013 of the complex, winding road of humanity\u2019s battle with contagious diseases. 17.30<\/p>\n Neterra Cosmos Mathematician Dr. Georgi Dimkov from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences will convince you that there\u2019s a lot more common music and maths than meets the ear. 18.00<\/p>\n A1 Arena Diseases will not give up or disappear. Luckily, neither will science nor researchers. Four inspiring scientists will talk about expected massive breakthroughs in four therapeutic areas. 18.30<\/p>\n
\nScience Fair (screening)<\/a><\/p>\n
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\n50 years since the Moon Landing. Now what?<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nScience stand-up comedy<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nAsk Schr\u00f6dinger<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nSlots of fun? The psychology of gambling addiction<\/a><\/p>\n
\n18+<\/p>\n
\nEvent
\nAudience<\/p>\n
\nBlack holes and Big Bangs<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nTiny islands and big science<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nWhat do ivory and heroin have in common?<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nThe many faces of polymers<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nEvent
\nAudience<\/p>\n
\nSuperheroes<\/a><\/p>\n
\nfor age 10 and above<\/p>\n
\nBuilding machines that emulate humans<\/a><\/p>\n
\nfor age 15 and above<\/p>\n
\nThe princess and the peas ice-cream<\/a><\/p>\n
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\n14:00, 15.00,
\n16.00, 17.00zone Do it yourself
\nMinecraft for education<\/a><\/p>\n
\nfor age 12 and above<\/p>\n
\n14.00, 15.00,
\n16.00, 17.00zone Do it yourself
\nAdding artificial intelligence<\/a><\/p>\n
\nfor age 12 and above<\/p>\n
\n14.00, 15.00,
\n16.00, 17.00zone Do it yourself
\nDIY: Race car<\/a><\/p>\n
\nfor age 10 and above<\/p>\n
\n14.00, 15.00,
\n16.00, 17.00zone Do it yourself
\nDIY: 3D Glowing card<\/a><\/p>\n
\nfor age 10 and above<\/p>\n
\nBats did it first<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nScience Fair (screening)<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nLight<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nRockets<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nThe rise and fall of the dinosaurs<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nDIY Periodic table<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nNational Science Fund success stories<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nFram \u2013 the mythical polar ship (book launch)<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nThe scientists must be crazy<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nSaving the Egyptian vulture<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nMusical algo\/rhythm: patterns and chaos in music<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nGourmet science<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nLife before and after Earth<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nI am a child and I have my rights<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nMaterial science and the power of images<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nWeird earthquakes<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nThe Living Thames (screening)<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nThe eclipse that changed the universe. Relatively<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nAI with bias<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nEarth succumbs to the apes<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nSee you in 10 years\u2026 on the Moon<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nThe periodic dinner party<\/a><\/p>\n
\n18+<\/p>\n
\nEvent
\nAudience<\/p>\n
\nA mathematical journey to the Moon<\/a><\/p>\n
\nfor age 7 and above<\/p>\n
\nLego robots<\/a><\/p>\n
\nfor age 15 and above<\/p>\n
\nKaleidoscope of experiments<\/a><\/p>\n
\nfor age 7 and above<\/p>\n
\n14.00, 15.00,
\n16.00, 17.00zone Do it yourself
\nMinecraft for education<\/a><\/p>\n
\nfor age 12 and above<\/p>\n
\n14.00, 15.00,
\n16.00, 17.00zone Do it yourself
\nAdding artificial intelligence<\/a><\/p>\n
\nfor age 12 and above<\/p>\n
\n14.00, 15.00,
\n16.00, 17.00zone Do it yourself
\nDIY: Race car<\/a><\/p>\n
\nfor age 10 and above<\/p>\n
\n14.00, 15.00,
\n16.00, 17.00zone Do it yourself
\nDIY: 3D Glowing card<\/a><\/p>\n
\nfor age 10 and above<\/p>\n
\nVersions of reality<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nMist of light<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nThe lost world of the Bulgarian dinosaurs<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nDecrypting cryptography<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nThe ocean \u2013 500 years later<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nEvolution of language<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nGreen genetics<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nRocket launch<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nThe science we are certain about<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nEngineering our world (screening)<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nNever-ending cave<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nBlack holes<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nThe saltworks of Provadia<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nOf vaccines and men<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nPythagoras and the musical scale<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nWhat\u2019s next?<\/a><\/p>\n
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