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    Science on Screen: THE MAN IN THE WHITE SUIT

    Science on Screen: THE MAN IN THE WHITE SUIT

    Presented by Coolidge Corner Theatre at Coolidge Corner Theatre

    September 6, 2010

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    Alec Guinness delivers one of his most beloved performances in this smart satirical comedy that pits a mild-mannered but single minded inventor against the forces of Britain's textile industry. Before the screening, we'll tackle the subject of those researchers and inventors who go to incredible lengths to pursue wild and often wonderful ideas, many of which the public never hears about. Guest speaker Marc Abrahams thinks we should know about these folks the challenges and pressures they face. In addition to being the co-founder and editor of the Annals of Improbable Research, a science humor magazine that showcases real research being done on strange or unexpected topics, Abrahams is the originator and emcee of the annual Ig Nobel Prizes, honoring unbelievable-but-true achievements that first make us laugh and then make us think. Those achievements include the development of a self-perfuming suit, which Abrahams will wear in honor of his Science on Screen appearance. Abrahams will be joined by Harvard chemist Daniel Rosenberg, who will address a key question, especially for those of us prone to spillage: Is it possible to create clothing that never gets dirty and never wears out?


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        Coolidge Corner Theatre

        290 Harvard St
        Brookline, MA 02446

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        $9.75 general / $7.75 for students & seniors / FREE to Coolidge members

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        September 6, 2010

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        7pm

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