In-person / Livestream Talks and shows The new normal: how weather whiplash is shaping our lives Mon 16 Nov 2026 A series of three enlightening short talks uncovering the technology helping us overcome the severe impacts of changing weather The new normal: how weather whiplash is shaping our lives Book now
In-person / Livestream Talks and shows How to grow a quantum computer Sat 14 Nov 2026 What could replace silicon in the quantum age? Theoretical physicist Felix Flicker explores the remarkable materials powering How to grow a quantum computer Book now
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In-person / Livestream Talks and shows Extraordinary chemical experiments which shaped today’s world Sat 10 Oct 2026 Chemist Andrew Szydlo returns with a spectacular, demo-filled celebration of some of the most important chemistry pioneers. Extraordinary chemical experiments which shaped today’s world Book now
In-person / Livestream Talks and shows The science of Star Trek Sat 12 Sep 2026 Celebrate 60 years of Star Trek as Jamie Gallagher and host of speakers delve into the real science behind the show The science of Star Trek Book now
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In-person / Livestream Talks and shows The story of birds: From the Jurassic to today Sat 26 Sep 2026 Using fossil records and his own work uncovering extinct species, paleontologist Steve Brusatte rewinds 150 million years to The story of birds: From the Jurassic to today Book now
In-person / Livestream Discourses Discourse: Physics and philosophy: On the equality of all things Fri 25 Sep 2026 Acclaimed physicist Carlo Rovelli presents a whirlwind of modern physics mixed with the boundaries of thought, and asks what we Discourse: Physics and philosophy: On the equality of all things Book now
