Delve into the world of sleep science, optical illusions and taste tests. Marvel at the night’s sky, ponder life’s biggest questions, play with robots and discover how science can lead to sporting excellence at Newcastle ScienceFest – a series of special events across the city.
Highlights include:
Family Weekender (Sat 10 - Sun 11 March) - a family fun extravaganza with robots, hands-on experiments, mind bending optical illusions and more.
The Natural World (Sat 10 & Mon 12 March) - a series of special events and talks exploring biodiversity, at venues across Newcastle.
Saturday Night Science (Sat 10 March, 6pm) - an interactive lecture about the chemistry of a night out from the molecules of sexual attraction to the chemistry of kebabs.
ScienceFest Closing Party: Secrets and Lies (Thurs 15 March, 7-10pm) - A noir-inspired evening of trickery, tomfoolery, secrets and lies. Sip gin, listen to jazz and discover a world of code-breaking, micro-expressions, conspiracy theories and poker faces.
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Lecture
Minerals and Geology talks on minerals. 7pm - 9pm Part of a series of talks on minerals.