Date: 16 May 2009 (Sat)
Time: 3:00 - 5.30pm
Venue: NUSS Guildhouse Suntec City

The NewScientist magazine recently published an article on a space storm that will cause a catastrophe on Earth on 22 September 2012. Within 90 seconds, the entire eastern half of the US will go without power. A year later, millions of people are dead and the world’s infrastructure lies in tatters.

http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg20127001.300-space-storm-alert-90-seconds-from-catastrophe.html?full=true

Is the world really coming to an end? What causes the space storm? Are there any ways that we can protect ourselves against the catastrophe?

We have invited Dr. Cindy NG (PhD in Cosmology), Lecturer, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore to enlighten us on the occurrence of solar flares and whether the world will end in 2012.

The teaser for June’s soapbox

We are looking for volunteers to become models for June’s soapbox on photography. Professional make-up artist will be present. Interested parties please e-mail membership {at} mensa.org(.)sg.