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A butterfly on a pink flower

Talks and shows

Saving the world's botany

Mon 10 Jun 2024

Embark on an epic quest with botanist Chris Thorogood to protect the world's largest flowers, the Rafflesia, in the face of

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paper boat with globe in background

Talks and shows

The global origins of science

Mon 13 May 2024

Reshape our understanding of science’s past and untangle intercontinental science networks with Cambridge University Junior

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Gargantua A variant of the black-hole accretion disk seen in the film Interstellar.

Talks and shows

SOLD OUT - Wormholes and Hollywood

Fri 10 May 2024

Quantum physicist Jim Al-Khalili and Nobel Prize winner Kip Thorne discuss everything from black holes to the science behind

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In-person
A artistic view of the cosmos

Talks and shows

Planet hunting in the cosmos

Wed 01 May 2024

Delve into the science of cosmic exploration with founding director of the Carl Sagan Institute, Lisa Kaltenegger

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In-person
Solar panels in a green field

Talks and shows

For your inspiration: How to be a climate innovator

Fri 15 Mar 2024

Hear from real climate innovators and find out how to become one, for 13+.

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In-person / Livestream
AI concept art of fusion

Talks and shows

The future of fusion

Fri 03 May 2024

Join the UK's Atomic Energy Authority to discuss the future of fusion energy.

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In-person / Livestream
Matt Parker, Steve Mould and Helen Arney performing on stage

Talks and shows

An Evening of Unnecessary Detail

Sun 28 Apr 2024

Theatre tickets have now sold out, but you can still join us online!

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In-person
colourful plumes of liquid are next to each other in the order of red, yellow, green, blue and purple in that order.

Talks and shows

The Big Rainbow Science Quiz

Fri 23 Feb 2024

Join us for this colourful science quiz hosted by Pride in STEM

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In-person
solar panels line a grassy floor

Talks and shows

Climate Innovation Day 2024

Fri 15 Mar 2024

Discover the amazing climate innovation happening right now and how you could be involved with future innovation.

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In-person
A man walks across a large picture of the moon

Talks and shows

Icons of science

Sat 09 Mar 2024

World-renowned art historian Martin Kemp unpicks the most iconic images in scientific history and discovery.

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