Science Week Ireland runs until next Sunday, November 8th, and offers dozens of events each day to encourage a better public understanding of science.
What's on today, Thursday, November 5th:
"Scientific instruments in the National Museum", lecture by curator Michael Kenny at lecture theatre, National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, Dublin, 1.30 p.m.
"How to sell stories and other things on the Internet", lecture by Brian Rothery at Waterford Institute of Technology auditorium 7.30 p.m. - booking at (051) 302037.
"Has science failed society?", an open forum with speakers from the world of science and politics at Room 108, Dublin Institute of Technology, Kevin Street, Dublin, 8 p.m.
"The Size of the Universe", lecture by Prof Michael Redfern, hosted by Irish Research Scientists' Association at NUI Galway, Cairnes Theatre, 8 p.m.
"Fascinating Science II" interactive science displays and short lectures on science for transition year students illustrating the wonders of science at Concert Hall, University of Limerick, from noon. Additional information from (061) 202648.
What's on tomorrow, Friday, November 6th:
"Physics and the Irish Folk Harp", lecture by Dr Paddy Healy, Dublin Institute of Technology, at Schrodinger Theatre, Physics Department, Trinity College, 3.30 p.m.
"Increasing the benefits of information and communications technology in health care", seminar hosted by Centre for Health Informatics, Trinity College Dublin, at Plaza Hotel, Tallaght - information available at (01) 6082181.