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A future with quantum biology (Discourse)

Fri 28 Oct 2022

Discover the quantum phenomena happening at biomolecular levels.

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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.

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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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Brain-inspired computing: What's next?

Mon 14 Nov 2022

Yoeri van de Burgt explores organic materials used for brain-inspired systems.

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The biggest ideas in the Universe

Thu 06 Oct 2022

Join Sean M Carroll as he explores deep questions about the cosmos.

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Materialising intelligence: Information processing with intelligent matter

Mon 03 Oct 2022
Materialising intelligence: Information processing with intelligent matter Book now
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What is dark matter?

Tue 06 Sep 2022

Hear about the latest cutting edge research into dark matter.

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The Turing Lectures: Where next for self-driving vehicles?

Tue 27 Sep 2022

Explore the technology behind autonomous vehicles and the measures needed to ensure safety and accountability.

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Disability: From 'medical tragedy' to 'mere difference'?

Thu 29 Sep 2022

Discover the paradox of aiming to prevent impairments, yet believing that life with impairments can be good.

Disability: From 'medical tragedy' to 'mere difference'? Book now
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Zero to birth: How the human brain is built

Mon 08 Aug 2022

Explore how our brain is built, with neurobiologist William A Harris.

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