Physics Pranks and Astronomical Antics

Event Date:
2021-04-01T16:00:00
2021-04-01T17:00:00
Event Location:
Connect via zoom
Speaker:
Douglas Scott (UBC)
URL:
Zoom link
Related Upcoming Events:
Department Colloquia
Intended Audience:
Undergraduate
Local Contact:

Douglas Scott

Event Information:

1st April has traditionally been a day for japes and high jinks in many realms of life - with science not being entirely excluded! In observance of this day I will review the use of humour in physics and astronomy, focusing on some specific examples, particularly those involving April Fool's Day.

Add to Calendar 2021-04-01T16:00:00 2021-04-01T17:00:00 Physics Pranks and Astronomical Antics Event Information: 1st April has traditionally been a day for japes and high jinks in many realms of life - with science not being entirely excluded! In observance of this day I will review the use of humour in physics and astronomy, focusing on some specific examples, particularly those involving April Fool's Day. Event Location: Connect via zoom