1001 Inventions Exhibition, Science Museum, London

Dates: 21 January till 25 April 2010 (temporary closure 25 Feb to 12 March 2010) Times: 10am till 6pm every day. Entrance is free of charge. Location: Science Museum, Exhibition Road, South Kensington, London What is the secret behind the way we write numbers? When did scientists first discover how we see? Who drew the…

Discover Islam Week – 22nd to 26th Feb

Next week, University of Sussex Islamic Society is organising Discover Islam Week (Islamic Awareness Week). Monday 22nd February 2010: 12pm – Mosque open day – A chance to visit the mosque, pick up some freebies and ask some questions (Falmer House Mosque) 6pm – Adam Deen – ‘Can we lead better lives with or without…

Lib Dem health spokeswoman sacked

The Liberal Democrat leader has sacked his health spokeswoman in the House of Lords after comments she made about alleged organ trafficking in Haiti. Jenny Tonge told the Jewish Chronicle there should be an inquiry into claims that Israeli troops sent there after the earthquake were trafficking organs. Nick Clegg said the comments were “wrong,…