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Art, culture and society

Podcast: What's next? Predictions about our future - with expert panel

What does the future have in store? Medicine, robotics, artificial intelligence, energy production and genetic engineering are

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Podcast Evolution of man
Art, culture and society

Podcast: The evolution of truth - with Richard Byrne, Evan Davis and comedian Rachel Wheeley

Why do people lie? Why has 'fake news' become such a global phenomenon in modern public discourse?

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In-person
A black and white photo showing Julian Huxley surrounded by a crowd of people. It is part of his Christmas Lecture series from 1937.
Talks and shows

The Huxleys: Revolutionising science, nature and culture

Mon 10 Oct 2022

Discover the life and work of three generations of the Huxley family.

The Huxleys: Revolutionising science, nature and culture Book now
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A picture of a yellow Lady's slipper orchid.
Talks and shows

Back from the brink: Genetics in plant conservation

Thu 17 Nov 2022

The 2022 Genetics Society JBS Haldane Lecturer is Michael Fay.

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In-person / Livestream
A stylised brain with computer chip markings on top of it.
Talks and shows

Brain-inspired computing: What's next?

Mon 14 Nov 2022

Yoeri van de Burgt explores organic materials used for brain-inspired systems.

Brain-inspired computing: What's next? Book now
In-person
Colourful origami shapes
Talks and shows

Engineering with origami

Sat 22 Oct 2022

Discover the surprising uses of origami in science and engineering

Engineering with origami Book now
In-person / Livestream
Wilfred G. van der Wiel working on one of his machines
Talks and shows

Materialising intelligence: Information processing with intelligent matter

Mon 03 Oct 2022
Materialising intelligence: Information processing with intelligent matter Book now
In-person
There is a drawn outline of a pistol, in red. This is on a black background.
Talks and shows

Superspy science: The world of James Bond

Thu 01 Sep 2022

Discover the science, tech and deaths from the world of James Bond.

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In-person
A tiger is swimming through water. The water is covered in algae.
Talks and shows

Species survival: How AI can help conservation

Tue 22 Nov 2022

Discover digital solutions that could help in wildlife conservation.

Species survival: How AI can help conservation Book now
In-person / Livestream
A woman is seated on a sofa, facing another woman sitting in a wheelchair.
Discourses

Disability: From 'medical tragedy' to 'mere difference'?

Thu 29 Sep 2022

Discover the paradox of aiming to prevent impairments, yet believing that life with impairments can be good.

Disability: From 'medical tragedy' to 'mere difference'? Book now

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