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3D Printshow
Three-dimensional printing existed for decades in science fiction, but now it's a reality and this show wants to introduce you to the technology which could revolutionise the way we … make stuff, in ways that we haven't yet begun to imagine. Although it has exhibitors, seminars and demonstrations, this is not a trade show…
Business Design Centre, London N1
Sat 9 Nov
£19.99 (two day pass £29.99; Students £9.99; Family £49.99; under 14s £5) / 020 7288 6272
- 14:30 – 18:30
End the Summer with a Bang
Try out some fun scientific experiments.
Greenock Cut Visitor Centre, Near Inverkip
Fri 9 Aug
Free / 01475 521458
- 13:00 – 15:00
Medical Notes Art Workshops
After taking a look at the museum's collection of medical diaries and journals, artist Susie Wilson guides participants through the creation of their own books. Ages 16+.
Surgeons' Hall Museum, Edinburgh
Sat 5 Oct
£5 for one class; £15 for all four (£3 for one class; £9 for all four) / 0131 527 1700
- 13:00 – 15:00
Sat 12 Oct
£5 for one class; £15 for all four (£3 for one class; £9 for all four) / 0131 527 1700
- 13:00 – 15:00
Sat 19 Oct
£5 for one class; £15 for all four (£3 for one class; £9 for all four) / 0131 527 1700
- 13:00 – 15:00
Sat 26 Oct
£5 for one class; £15 for all four (£3 for one class; £9 for all four) / 0131 527 1700
- 13:00 – 15:00
Medical Research Council: Health and the City
Work with a group of population health scientists to learn more about the ways you can improve the health of everyone in your city. Ages 7–11.
Glasgow Science Centre
Sat 22 Jun
Included in admission / 0141 420 5000
- 12:00 – 16:00
Sun 23 Jun
Included in admission / 0141 420 5000
- 12:00 – 16:00
Skeptics on the Fringe
Daily informal talks from the Edinburgh Skeptics, exploring myth, superstition and pseudo-science. Ages 18+.
The Banshee Labyrinth, Edinburgh
Sat 24 Aug
Free (donations welcome) / 07896 745991
Today: Richard Wiseman – 'Weird Stuff: The Inside Story'. The professional magician talks about the impossible and the improbable, and how to achieve it. Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
- 15:30
The Jam House, Edinburgh
Fri 23 Aug
Free (donations welcome) / 07896 745991
Today: Simon Singh – 'The Simpsons and Their Mathematical Secrets'. Turns out The Simpsons abounds with complex mathematical jokes. Singh points out what you've probably been missing in a funny and accessible talk. Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
- 15:30
Surgeons' Hall Museum Highlights Tour
Get a guided tour of the most interesting bits of the museum's collection, offering a closer look at all sorts of historical medical artefacts.
Surgeons' Hall Museum, Edinburgh
Wed 26 Jun
Included in admission / 0131 527 1700
- 14:00 – 14:45
Themed Tour
Themed tours of the collections, on a different subject each time.
Burrell Collection, Glasgow
Thu 20 Jun
Free / 0141 287 2550
Today: Stained Glass at the Burrell.
- 12:30 – 14:30
Tue 25 Jun
Free / 0141 287 2550
This week: Medical Matters at the Burrell.
- 12:30 – 14:30
Viruses: A Century of Discovery
Learn all about viruses and why they're so common (and deadly). Plus, have a go at building one of your own, Just be careful …
Glasgow Science Centre
Sat 22 Jun
Included in admission / 0141 420 5000
- 12:00 – 16:00
Sun 23 Jun
Included in admission / 0141 420 5000
- 12:00 – 16:00
