Cafe Scientifique is a place where, for the price of a cup of coffee, anyone can come to explore the latest ideas in science and technology. Meetings take place in cafes, bars, restaurants and even theatres, but always outside a traditional academic context. Cafe Scientifique is a forum for debating science issues, not a shop window for science.

Cafes start with a short talk by the speaker, to introduce the topic. After this there is usually a short break which is followed by an hour or so of questions and answers and general discussion. Anyone can ask a question, and those  which begin "This might be a stupid question, but ..." are positively welcomed. These questions are invariably not stupid and often rather insightful.

Sidmouth now has its own Café Scientifique, meeting on the 3^rd Tuesday of each month from 3pm to 4pm at Costa Coffee (upstairs).

In March, Roger will introduce a discussion on people's perceptions of the nature of scientific theory, and how we are motivated to develop an interest in it.