From Sea to Scanner: Science All Around Us

It took a lot of physics for MRI to happen. How is it that billions of tiny magnets inside you can create images that are used in hospitals all over the world? From Joseph Larmor, born in Antrim, discovering how particles wobble in a magnetic field in 1857, to the initially rejected Nature paper from Paul Lauterbur in 1973 showcasing three dimensional images, to Peter Mansfield creating echo-planar imaging. This talk will step through the seminal discoveries that led to MRI being routine in every hospital in the world.

For millennia, people have turned to water for healing, inspiration, and renewal. Today, research in Blue Health is revealing just how powerful these connections can be. Join Easkey Britton as she dives into the science of Blue Mind, sharing insights from surfing, coastal communities, and environmental research to explore how reconnecting with water can support our wellbeing—and help us care for the waters that sustain us.

Conducting a survey of artificial lighting on the ATU Mayo campus and investigating the effects on biodiversity while exploring the perceptions of campus users on safety involving artificial lighting.

Restoring nature isn’t just about trees, wildflower meadows or rare species - it depends on people. Derek will talk about nature restoration in Ireland, the role of people and how we can benefit nature and communities.