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An image of a black hole

Talks and shows

A crack in everything: Black holes

Mon 23 Sep 2024

Join Marcus Chown as he explores how black holes offer an understanding of the Universe, fundamental physics, and even our own

A crack in everything: Black holes Read more
In-person
he perfect geometry of the ribbed vaulting in the Cordoba Mezquita

Talks and shows

The hidden science in Europe's great cathedrals

Sat 23 Nov 2024

Diana Darke explores the evidence embedded in medieval monasteries, palaces, castles and cathedrals across Europe.

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In-person
Bright coloured sparks released from wires

Talks and shows

How to untie the quantum string

Sat 07 Sep 2024

Davide De Bassio uncovers string theory's quest to unify quantum field theory and general relativity and its vision for future

How to untie the quantum string Read more
In-person
A droplet of water rippling from the surface

Talks and shows

Gravitational waves: Nature's secrets

Sat 21 Sep 2024

Gideon Koekoek explores what secrets of Universe the gravitational waves could reveal.

Gravitational waves: Nature's secrets Read more
In-person / Livestream
someone holding on to a skateboard with their hands and feet

Talks and shows

The science of skateboarding

Mon 09 Sep 2024

Rodney Mullen, known for inventing numerous tricks and revolutionising the sport, will take the stage to break down the science

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Livestream
A picture of stars

Talks and shows

The biggest ideas in the Universe 2: Quanta and fields

Wed 24 Jul 2024

From Schrödinger to Feynman, Sean Carroll travels through the quantum revolution.

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In-person
layers of colour - yellow, orange, pink, red, purple, blue, dark green, all on a light purple background

Talks and shows

The big pride science party

Fri 28 Jun 2024

Join us and Pride in STEM as we celebrate London Pride in a scientifically satisfying way.

The big pride science party Read more
In-person
a blue, red and white rocket in space

Talks and shows

How to build a rocket

Thu 01 Aug 2024

Join science presenter extraordinaire Fran Scott for a super speed theatre show exploring how to make a rocket.

How to build a rocket Read more
In-person
an image of the sun

Talks and shows

Astrophysics for Supervillains: Dastardly space questions

Wed 17 Jul 2024
Astrophysics for Supervillains: Dastardly space questions Read more
In-person
a woman is smiling as bubbles are set on fire

Talks and shows

Demo team extravaganza: Fun, facts and fire round two!

Sun 09 Jun 2024

Join our demo team for a science filled variety night with science YouTuber Steve Mould.

Demo team extravaganza: Fun, facts and fire round two! Read more

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