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Talks and shows

How to image the heart

Sat 05 Aug 2023

We can hear and feel our hearts with no trouble. But how can we see them?

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Talks and shows

The secret superpowers of the seabed

Fri 23 Jun 2023

Discover what lies at the bottom of the ocean and whether wind might take us to net zero.

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Talks and shows

Wifi Wars 8.0

Thu 15 Jun 2023

Video games, comedy and interactive entertainment collide in this unique mobile gaming extravaganza.

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Talks and shows

High-voltage physics

Sat 24 Jun 2023

An electric evening, featuring amazing sparks, plasmas, and amazing physics behind them, including a Tesla coil orchestra!

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Talks and shows

Amazing animals

Thu 17 Aug 2023

Are you smarter than a chimp? A crow? How about a slime mould? Find out in this interactive theatre show!

Amazing animals Book now
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Talks and shows

Everything you know about sharks is wrong!

Sun 16 Jul 2023

Find out how cool these fantastic fish really are.

Everything you know about sharks is wrong! Book now
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Talks and shows

Danger: high voltage!

Sat 24 Jun 2023

An electrifying afternoon with huge sparks, plasmas, and shocks, as well as a Tesla coil orchestra!

Danger: high voltage! Book now
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Talks and shows

The wonders of the human body

Sat 10 Jun 2023

Explore the curious corners of your amazing body.

The wonders of the human body Book now
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Talks and shows

How to build a racing car

Sat 13 May 2023

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

How to build a racing car Book now
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Workshops

Holiday workshops: An introduction to space science (ages 12–14)

Tue 04 Apr 2023

Dive into the theory of rockets and space travel, in this challenge based workshop.

Holiday workshops: An introduction to space science (ages 12–14) Book now

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