Ask a Griffith University scientist a question at a Gold Coast pub

WHAT do beers and scientists have in common? Probably more than you think, as our local experts take to a Gold Coast pub to answer your burning questions about anything science.

Scientists Dr Erik Streed and Dr Georgette Leah Burns will be sitting down with Gold Coasters and answering their scientific questions in an informal setting at Parkwood Tavern. Picture Glenn Hampson

LIFE’S greatest mysteries are often solved at a bar.

So Griffith University academics Dr Erik Streed and Dr Georgette Leah Burns could think of no better venue for public talks about science.

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In their ‘Pint of Science’ talks, experts from across the globe will meet locals and answer their questions in the convivial setting of a pub.

Scientists Dr Erik Streed and Dr Georgette Leah Burns are ready to answer your questions. Picture Glenn Hampson

It doesn’t even matter that Dr Streed, who specialises in quantum physics — the study of tiny particles and understanding what they do — is allergic to hops.

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“(Pint of Science) is to help satisfy people’s curiosity and to help feed that,” he said.

Dr Streed said that after a 20 minute talk about their specialty, bar flies were free to ask the speakers questions.

Dr Burns, whose work focuses on interactions between animals and humans, said the informal setting of a local pub meant more people might be encouraged to come out and ask questions.

“I think it brings the mystery of science and academics together, without the ivory towers,” she said. “Combining beer and science makes perfect sense to me.”

Scientists Dr Todd Houston and Dr Helene Cabanas will be answering medical-related questions tonight at the Parkwood Tavern from 6.30pm. Tickets cost $6.