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dr karl

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A Periodic Tale with Dr Karl

Sat 12 Oct 2024

Dr Karl is back and delving into the wide realm of science, one topic at a time.

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A red and white pokeball sits on top of lots of pokemon cards

Talks and shows

SOLD OUT Pokémaths: The maths of Pokémon

Sat 05 Oct 2024

Discover the maths behind one of the world's most popular games.

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The James Webb Telescope

Talks and shows

Designing the James Webb Space Telescope

Sat 19 Oct 2024

NASA’s Astrophysics Division Director Mark Clampin shares his experiences designing the James Webb Space Telescope, and what the

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Statue with a yellow plastic bag covering the head

Talks and shows

The future of recycling: One bin to rule them all

Mon 14 Oct 2024

Mike Shaver explores plastic's role in sustainability, aiming for systemic recycling solutions and authenticity to avoid

The future of recycling: One bin to rule them all Read more
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Coloured strings form an image of a human head

Talks and shows

Science unmasked: debunking myths and misconceptions

Sat 09 Nov 2024

Mohamed Daoud delves into the fascinating world of science myths and pseudoscience, revealing the truth behind popular

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Two people against a backdrop of the starry night sky

Talks and shows

LIVESTREAM ADDED Webb's Universe: Our cosmic history

Sat 16 Nov 2024

BBC's The Sky at Night presenter Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock shares her expertise and unique insights into the marvellous world of

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A desk with a journal, box and papers

Talks and shows

The lost scientists of WWII

Mon 11 Nov 2024

Former FCO chief scientific advisor Sir David Clary FRS tells the stories of scientists from Germany and other European

The lost scientists of WWII Read more
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Physicist and musican Bob Coecke wearing a baseball cap holding a guitar in front of a microphone

Talks and shows

A new way to understand the quantum world

Mon 21 Oct 2024

Join world-leading quantum physicist and industrial musician Bob Coecke as he presents a new way to understand the quantum world

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Ada Lovelace Logo

Talks and shows

Ada Lovelace Day Live!

Tue 08 Oct 2024

Join us for an exciting night of science cabaret to celebrate the 16th year of Ada Lovelace Day Live.

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In-person
Ultrasound beams dissipating into the universe

Talks and shows

Decoding reality

Sat 05 Oct 2024

Vlatko Vedral takes us into some of the deepest quantum questions about the Universe.

Decoding reality Read more

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