What's On

Thursday, 4 February 2010 7:30pm

An ABC of the Earth

Take part in our interactive introduction to planet Earth. How did it form? What’s it made of? Why do we get volcanoes and earthquakes? Ideal for anyone interested in what goes on in the ground beneath our feet!

Thursday, 11 February 2010 7:30pm

The Human Barcode

How much do we now know about the human genome? What can genes tell us about how we, and other species, evolved? How much of our DNA actually does something, and how much is just non-functional ‘junk’? Join Professor Chris Ponting as he discusses how evolution has shaped our genes, and what we know about our own genetic makeup.

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 11:00am

Loving Liquid Nitrogen 11am Show

Strange things happen to everyday objects when they get really cold. Come and see our exciting experiments with liquid nitrogen, and discover how to shrink balloons, shatter flowers and smash onions!

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 2:00pm

Loving Liquid Nitrogen 2pm Show

Strange things happen to everyday objects when they get really cold. Come and see our exciting experiments with liquid nitrogen, and discover how to shrink balloons, shatter flowers and smash onions!

Thursday, 18 February 2010 11:00am

Loving Liquid Nitrogen 11am Show

Strange things happen to everyday objects when they get really cold. Come and see our exciting experiments with liquid nitrogen, and discover how to shrink balloons, shatter flowers and smash onions!

Thursday, 18 February 2010 2:00pm

Loving Liquid Nitrogen 2pm Show

Strange things happen to everyday objects when they get really cold. Come and see our exciting experiments with liquid nitrogen, and discover how to shrink balloons, shatter flowers and smash onions!

Thursday, 25 February 2010 7:30pm

The Embalmer’s Book of Recipes

Join author, Ann Lingard, as she discusses her novel, ‘The Embalmer’s Book of Recipes’. From the historical aspects of embalming bodies, to the genetics of achondroplasia (a genetic disorder which causes dwarfism), and from ‘DNA Music’, to the foot-and-mouth crisis – Ann explores the fascinating science and research behind her latest book.