Dinosaur rEvolution
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- £23.50
Uncover the colourful link between dinosaurs and birds through lifelike animatronics, touchable fossils, vibrant graphics, and interactive games.
Events tagged "Science"
Exhibitions
Birds: Brilliant and Bizarre
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- £16.50
This exhibition allows you to experience the fascinating world of birds, from interacting with a dawn chorus to comparing the common pigeon to the T. rex.
Nature in Focus
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- Free
Celebrate 60 years of stunning wildlife photography that has advanced scientific understanding of nature. See how photography shapes our knowledge.
Being Human
- Free
See 50 pieces including a refugee astronaut figure and a scented sculpture in a gallery examining human life changes with health and genetics.
Talks
How to untie the quantum string
- £16.00
A physicist explains why theories like quantum field theory and general relativity clash, and how string theory might unite them by envisioning tiny, vibrating strings.
The science of skateboarding
- £16.00
Rodney Mullen reveals the science behind skateboarding, from balance basics to complex tricks, demonstrating physics and biomechanics.
A Mirror in the Sky
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- Free
A lecture on the Hubble Space Telescope’s journey, from overcoming technical setbacks to capturing stellar phenomena and revealing cosmic origins.
Preparing For Disease X
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- £10.00
Top experts discuss potential future pandemics, focusing on how to identify, predict, and tackle them based on lessons from COVID-19.
The power of bioengineering
- £16.00
Alvena Kureshi showcases next-gen surgical materials, including biodegradable implants and plant-based polymers, aiming for effective, sustainable healthcare.
The Big Brain: Size and Intelligence
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- Free
This lecture uses statistics and scaling laws to analyse brain sizes in humans and animals, testing theories that link size to intelligence.
Secret space waves
- £16.00
Learn about the detection of gravitational waves, the proposed Einstein Telescope, and their role in uncovering the universe’s mysteries.
Gravitational waves: Nature's secrets
- £16.00
Gideon Koekoek explains how gravitational waves and black holes relate to everyday physics, making complex concepts accessible and fun.
A crack in everything: Black holes
- £16.00
Learn how black holes might explain fundamental physics and our existence from an ex-astronomer and writer, and get insights into his latest book.
Do Microbes Have Immune Systems?
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- Free
This lecture reveals the diverse immune mechanisms of bacteria, amoebae, nematodes, and other microbes in their battle against viruses.
Pokémaths: The maths of Pokémon
- £16.00
A mathematician uses Pokémon examples to explain maths concepts and gives tips on improving your Pokémon catch rate.
Decoding reality
- £16.00
A physicist will explain how the universe operates like a flow of information, covering DNA, entropy, and quantum effects like ’entanglement'.
Ada Lovelace Day Live!
- £16.00
Women in science and tech discuss their careers, sharing their experiences and insights, aiming to inspire future generations.
Much Ado About Numbers: Shakespeare’s Mathematical Life and Times
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- Free
Learn how mathematical innovations from arithmetic to astronomy influenced Shakespeare’s works, showing his creative use of numbers.
A Periodic Tale with Dr Karl
- £16.00
Uncover amazing science facts including why metal-working gods walked with a limp and how a plane flew over a month without refueling.
The future of recycling: One bin to rule them all
- £16.00
Polymer scientist Mike Shaver discusses sustainable solutions and innovations in plastic recycling and polymer technology, highlighting new approaches across the supply chain.
Designing the James Webb Space Telescope
- £16.00
Join NASA’s Astrophysics Division Director, Mark Clampin, as he shares insights on designing the James Webb Space Telescope and its impact on understanding the universe.
An Evening of Unnecessary Detail
- £20.00
Enjoy an evening with scientists and comedians, offering detailed insights and laughs with every fact and story shared.
A new way to understand the quantum world
- £16.00
Join Bob Coecke as he presents a new, intuitive way to understand quantum physics using diagrams, highlighting his effective teaching methods that have enhanced student understanding and performance.
