A few years ago while working at NPL, a science lab on the outskirts of London, I had the idea of trying to enable the general public to be able to ask questions to real, professional scientists and get answers. Several years of building up a network of volunteer scientists and creating the website you are on today, Ask a Scientist is thriving – with over 95,000 visitors in 2014 alone.
In this short talk I discuss my motivations behind starting Ask a Scientist, a brief overview of the site and a look into potential future activity.
If you’ve ever wondered what Ask a Scientist is all about or even to just put a face to the name – then here is your chance to find out!
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I have a theory, that does need research. I have contacted Strathclyde university and was told my
theory is unlikely but not necessarily impossible. If i ask the question, then it becomes knowledge
to others, that may exploit my theory. Also do you have possible contacts who may wish to become involved in my idea ?
Do scientists always use the scientific method in conducting investigations?