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 magnetic cobalt ferrite nanoparticles. tiny purple squares overlapping.

Discourses

Nanomaterials for the future of healthcare (Discourse)

Thu 24 Nov 2022

Discover the evolution of nanomaterials and their use in the future of healthcare.

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Discourses

A future with quantum biology (Discourse)

Fri 28 Oct 2022

Discover the quantum phenomena happening at biomolecular levels.

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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 Read more
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A picture of half the Earth from space. It is in shadow. The sun is just peaking above the horizon.

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What is the next global threat?

Tue 04 Oct 2022

Join a panel of experts discussing what is the next big global threat and how we can work to prevent it.

What is the next global threat? Read more
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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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Talks and shows

Much ado about numbers

Tue 25 Oct 2022

In which mathematician Rob of Eastaway orates on the connections betwixt Shakespeare and mathematics.

Much ado about numbers Read more
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Talks and shows

Strange science with Dr Karl

Sat 08 Oct 2022

Join world famous science communicator Dr Karl Kruszelnicki for a wild ride through some even wilder science.

Strange science with Dr Karl Read more
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Robots lined up

Talks and shows

The magic of motion

Tue 15 Nov 2022

An evening with Raffaello D’Andrea, a professor at ETH Zürich and the founder/CEO of Verity, a self-flying drone systems company

The magic of motion Read more
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Talks and shows

Crystals, chaos and the wizardry of physics

Tue 01 Nov 2022
Crystals, chaos and the wizardry of physics Read more
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Talks and shows

Why sharks matter: An evening with marine biologist David Shiffman

Mon 24 Oct 2022
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