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The wonderful thing about contemporary science and technology is the rate at which new discoveries are made. This incessant innovation is a precious gift if you are in the business of engaging the public with science and technology. It provides a constant source of new material and new reasons to go back to your audience. Furthermore, these innovations build on an established body of scientific and technological knowledge that is immense. If you look in the right places there is a virtually limitless pool of fascinating and accessible material suitable for public consumption.
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Gage, S. (2001). Edinburgh International Science Festival. In: Stocklmayer, S.M., Gore, M.M., Bryant, C. (eds) Science Communication in Theory and Practice. Contemporary Trends and Issues in Science Education, vol 14. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-010-0620-0_14
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