In-person / Livestream Talks and shows The imagination machine: Revisiting creativity Wed 08 Feb 2023 Martin Reeves explains how a misunderstanding of what imagination is has been holding us back. The imagination machine: Revisiting creativity Read more
Blog CHRISTMAS LECTURES Human chimeras: Why forensic DNA testing will never be the same DNA is often used as undeniable proof that an individual was present at a crime scene, but what about people with two kinds of Human chimeras: Why forensic DNA testing will never be the same Read more
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Livestream Talks and shows How proof and logic shaped mathematics Tue 24 Jan 2023 How has the concept of proof enabled the creation of mathematical knowledge? How proof and logic shaped mathematics Read more
In-person / Livestream Discourses DNA family secrets: genetics, genealogy and forensics (Discourse) Thu 26 Jan 2023 Explore the rise in the use of DNA in genealogy and forensics. DNA family secrets: genetics, genealogy and forensics (Discourse) Read more
Blog History of science The battle of camouflage In WW1 did the Germans manage to hide an entire army underneath mass large-scale camouflage? Artist Solomon J Solomon was The battle of camouflage Read more
In-person / Livestream Discourses How geometry created modern physics (Discourse) Fri 24 Feb 2023 How geometry created modern physics (Discourse) Read more
In-person An introduction to mathematical intelligence (short course) Mon 23 Jan 2023 - Mon 27 Feb 2023 Dr Junaid Mubeen presents a six part introduction to the world of Mathematical Intelligence. An introduction to mathematical intelligence (short course) Read more
Livestream Talks and shows Why light threatens life Thu 19 Jan 2023 Johan Eklöf explores the importance of natural darkness to our environment, wellbeing and life on earth. Why light threatens life Read more
In-person Talks and shows Supernova science: Destruction in the stars Tue 11 Apr 2023 Learn more about the destruction of massive stars. Supernova science: Destruction in the stars Read more