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Drop in for free science talks at these Seattle bars, pubs

More science-focused gatherings at local bars and pubs have popped up in the Seattle area in recent years. Free science-focused gatherings have become common in Seattle bars, pubs, and breweries. Science on Tap, a monthly gathering at Cafe Arta & Pub inside Third Place Books in Ravenna, hosts a 20-minute presentation on topics such as wild bees and the intersection of climate and health. Attendees can discuss their learnings over beer and Mediterranean plates before joining a 30-minute Q&A segment with the speaker. Astronomy on Tap's Seattle chapter tackles questions about the universe, with speakers including former NASA astronauts and crew members who helped build the James Webb Space Telescope. The monthly meetingup by Up for Science Washington, a grassroots organization incorporating civic engagement, aims to provide an approachable space for adult Seattleites to learn something new.

Drop in for free science talks at these Seattle bars, pubs

Опубликовано : 24 часа назад от Angela Lim from The Seattle Times в Science

On the last Monday of the month, between 50 and 60 people fill the tables at Cafe Arta & Pub inside Third Place Books in Ravenna — not for a trivia night or author event, but to listen to a talk about... [6579 symbols]

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