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Cyberspace must not be an unpoliced area of society - it is much too important for that. In the battle between the spooks and the geeks, who will win? And who should win?
Can a scientific theory ever be confirmed? Must a scientific theory be falsifiable? Theories such as that of the multiverse and string theory will be considered.
Professor Steve Jones will talk about the crafty ways of living creatures, from orchids to ourselves, and about how, beneath every beauty, lies a beast.
The WHO suggests that the cost of contamination of the air within Europe alone amounts to $1.6 trillion, with massive implications for the health of both rich and poor people alike. How much do we know about this, and can anything realistically be done about it?
Software is an essential part of many safety-critical systems. What are the standards and guidance that are used when regulators certify these systems for use. Are they based on sound computer science?