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Talks and shows

The origin of our universe from the multiverse

Wed 03 Aug 2022

Discover cosmologist Laura Mersini-Houghton's ground-breaking theory.

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In-person
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Talks and shows

An Introduction To Plasma Physics

Mon 05 Sep 2022

Uncover the world of plasma physics and the very real possibilities it gives to our understanding of the past, and building of

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Livestream
A red octopus lies on the bottom of the sea with its eyes closed.

Talks and shows

The hidden world of animal consciousness

Thu 28 Jul 2022

Explore behavioural and neuroscientific research on animal sleep, with philosophical theories of dreaming.

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In-person
A man blows flour into a blowtorch, creating a giant fireball

Talks and shows

Explosive Food (matinee show)

Fri 26 Aug 2022

Join the Ri's own presenter extraordinaire Dan Plane for a demo-filled journey through the science of food.

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In-person
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Talks and shows

Maths madness

Mon 01 Aug 2022

Joyous number-play and family entertainment collide in this exciting, energetic show filled with amazing maths.

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Livestream
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Talks and shows

Searching for new physics with low-energy techniques

Wed 12 Oct 2022

Learn how nuclear, particle and astrophysics intersect in the search for undiscovered phenomena that would herald new physics.

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Livestream
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Talks and shows

Solar system science from the James Webb Space Telescope

Tue 12 Jul 2022

Join NASA scientist Naomi Rowe-Gurney as she explores the Webb telescope.

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