Café Scientifique is a place where, for the price of a cup of coffee or a glass of wine, anyone can come to explore the latest ideas in science and technology.
Meetings take place in cafes, bars, restaurants or even theatres, but always outside a traditional academic context.
The first Cafés Scientifique in the UK were held in Leeds in 1998. From there, cafes gradually spread across the country. Currently, some 70 cafés meet regularly to hear scientists or writers talk about their work and discuss it with diverse audiences.
Café Scientifique is a forum for debating science issues, not a shop window for science. We are committed to promoting public engagement with science and to making science accountable.
Our monthly meetings take place on the first Monday of the month at 7pm.
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Meet the Organisers
Toxic! A practice guide to environmental pollution - and what we can do about it
Dr Olga Morton, "Toxic! A practical guide to environmental pollution - and what we can do about it"
Monday 1st June 2026, 7pm
Waterstones Glasgow, Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3EW
You might have heard of the growing concerns around PFAS - so-called ‘forever chemicals’. This family of around 5,000 chemicals are famed for their non-stick, water-repellent and anti-grease properties, and are used in everything from frying pans to treatments for your clothes or sofa, your face creams and cosmetics - and they’re even the rinse aid for your dishwasher! But PFAS are just one group of potentially harmful chemicals. Did you know that in the last 60 years, we’ve added more than 87,000 new chemicals to our local environment, including our homes, workplaces, green spaces and waters. Many of these chemicals are carcinogens and ‘xenoestrogens’ (hormone disruptors), both of which have serious impact on our health and the natural environment. So, how can we ‘detox’ our bodies and living spaces?
In her talk, Dr Olga Morton returns to Cafe Scientifique to discuss the range of these environmental toxins, how they are affecting us, and what we can do to reduce our ’toxic load’. From the 'Toxic Ten’ chemicals to the ‘Dirty Dozen’ fruits & vegetables, Olga will guide us through the science - and show us simple ways we can all change to a healthier and more sustainable life.
Dr Olga Morton is an NHS GP and a research scientist, with a PhD in Molecular Biology and Immunology. In over 15 years working with patients with chronic diseases – such as high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, obesity, arthritis and migraines – she has witnessed how changes in lifestyle can lead to life-changing results. In 2019, she additionally qualified as a Certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician and now works as a specialist Menopause Coach and GP.
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