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Discourses

A future with quantum biology (Discourse)

Fri 28 Oct 2022

Discover the quantum phenomena happening at biomolecular levels.

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Talks and shows

The explosive history of hydrogen with Andrew Szydlo

Sat 26 Nov 2022

An night of spectacular science with one of our favourite science presenters.

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Talks and shows

Strange science with Dr Karl

Sat 08 Oct 2022

Join world famous science communicator Dr Karl Kruszelnicki for a wild ride through some even wilder science.

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Chemistry

Why Do Things Stick to Each Other? - with Laurie Winkless

From your vehicle tyres gripping the road to the Post-it note in your desk drawer to the non-stick pan on your stove the she

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Chemistry CHRISTMAS LECTURES

The modern alchemist – Earth: The philosopher's stone (2012)

Watch Peter Wother's third CHRISTMAS LECTURE.

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Chemistry CHRISTMAS LECTURES

The modern alchemist – Water: The fountain of youth (2012)

Watch Peter Wother's 2012 CHRISTMAS LECTURE, all about the power of water.

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Chemistry CHRISTMAS LECTURES

The modern alchemist – Air: The elixir of life (2012)

Watch the first lecture from the 2012 CHRISTMAS LECTURES series.

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Chemistry

Cakes in a cup

Investigate the chemistry of cakes by making microwave mug cakes and seeing what happens when you leave out key ingredients from

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Chemistry

Making butter

Make butter from cream.

Making butter Read more
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Chemistry

Fizzy cubes

Make a self-inflating balloon and experiment to find out which household liquids react with bicarbonate of soda.

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