NI SCIENCE FESTIVAL 2022: THE SCIENCE OF MONSTERS

Declan Mc Kenna

Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities

Description

Riverside Theatre 25th Feb 2022

Subject

Event title: Creature Feature : The Science of Monsters!

For thousands of years, people have shared stories about mythical creatures such as vampires, werewolves, zombies and dragons. But is there any scientific basis for these iconic monsters? In this event, Dr Declan McKenna explains how real-life diseases, natural phenomena and medical practices throughout history have helped contribute to the mythology around these fantastic beasts. Some of them may be more real than you think!

Period	23 Feb 2022 → 24 Feb 2022

Media contributions

Title The Ticket Radio Ulster
Country/Territory United Kingdom
Date 24/02/22
URL https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0014q6k
Persons Declan Mc Kenna

Title	The Ticket Radio Ulster
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
Date	24/02/22
URL	https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0014q6k
Persons	Declan Mc Kenna

Title	Mark Patterson Show BBC Radio Foyle
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
Date	23/02/22
URL	www.ulster.ac.uk/insight/news/2022/03/mark-patterson-show-featuring-dr-declan-mckenna-re-science-festival-the-science-of-monsters/
Persons	Declan Mc Kenna

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