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1952–2012: An Astronomical Jubilee
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Exhibition showcasing the remarkable developments in astronomy since 1952, back when the moon landing was just a glint in Neil Armstrong's eye. Part of Glasgow Science Festival.
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1 Jun–30 Jun Times vary
No booking required; please do not call the venue. 		Various venues, Glasgow
Advances in Medical Imaging
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A talk by Mark Donohoe, hosted by the Galilean Society, which aims to promote science through monthly free public talks.
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15 Sep 3pm Mitchell Library, Glasgow
The Anatomical Museum Open Day
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A chance to explore the collections and meet notorious body snatcher Burke (or at least his skeleton).
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30 Jun 10am Anatomical Museum, Edinburgh
Archaeology Uncovered
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Unearth your inner Indiana Jones with some hands-on archaeological activities that you'll really dig. Ages 7+.
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30 Jun 11am Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, Glasgow
Are We Stifling Creativity in Science?
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Phillip Burnside discusses whether current conditions in the scientific world are lessening the chances of true progress, and whether great maverick geniuses of the past like Einstein and da Vinci would have made their discoveries in today's academic environment.
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20 Oct 3pm Mitchell Library, Glasgow
Astronomy for Beginners
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Take part in astrological activities, explore the universe with some cloud-spotting and make your own sun-spotter. Part of Glasgow Science Festival.
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9 Jun–17 Jun Sat noon–1pm, 1–2pm & 2–3pm; Sun 3–4pm & 4–5pm
No booking required; please do not call the venue. 		Coats Observatory, Paisley
The Ben Nevis Observatory and the Wilson Cloud Chamber
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Recalling two linked stories from Scottish scientific history, focusing on the Ben Nevis meteorological observatory. Part of Glasgow Science Festival & West End Festival. Booking is essential.
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12 Jun 11am University of Glasgow, Glasgow
Big Science Pub Quiz
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Show off your years of post-doctoral research in quantum mechanics (or just make some inspired guesses) at this lighthearted science-themed quiz. A tad flashier than your average pub quiz, this one has live demos where you have to work out what happens next. Part of Glasgow Science Festival. Booking is essential.
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6 Jun
(Over-18s only) 8pm
Booking for this event is via the Glasgow Science Festival website; please do not call the venue. 		The Universal, Glasgow
Bugs in your Poo: Hands-On Hospital Science
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Meet the staff at the new NHS Microbiology lab at Southern General Hospital, and learn about the fight against superbugs and how doctors use and process samples to guide their treatments. Part of Glasgow Science Festival. Booking is essential.
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12 Jun Tue 3–4pm & 4–5pm
Booking for this event is via the Glasgow Science Festival website; please do not call the venue. 		Microbiology lab at Southern General Hospital, Glasgow
Café Scientifique: Professor Einstein, you can relax. E still equals mc2. Probably…
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Professor Frank Close explains neutrinos: what they are, why we need them and what they might have been up to in the early days of the universe. Part of Glasgow Science Festival.
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11 Jun
(Over-18s only) 7pm
No booking required; please do not call the venue. 		Tron Theatre, Glasgow
The Clipperton Project: Artists and Scientists Working Together
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Glasgow Sculpture Studios presents free lunchtime talks introducing the work of The Clipperton Project, a dynamic collaboration between art and science. Part of Glasgow Science Festival.
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7 Jun
(Over-16s only) 1pm
Katherine Dunlop, a marine biologist at the University of Glasgow, talks with visual artist Carlos Ranc. 		Glasgow Sculpture Studios, Glasgow
14 Jun
(Over-16s only) 1pm
Visual artist Julie Morel talks about the collaboration between artists and scientists with a social… 		Glasgow Sculpture Studios, Glasgow
Colombian Celebration
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Many different people have found many different reasons to celebrate the plant life of Colombia; but the purpose of this session is to examine its fascinating diversity. Get a taste of Colombian culture as well, in this drop-in session for ages 5+.
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11 Aug–12 Aug Sat & Sun 1–4pm Real Life Science Studio at Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Construction Club: Gear Driven Roadsters
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Youngsters who are curious about how things work will enjoy this workshop where they get to see how motors work and build a toy car. Ages 7+.
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11 Aug 11.30am National Mining Museum Scotland, Newtongrange
Construction Club: Wacky Racers
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Discover how motors and pulleys work, then create a racer that works on these principles. Ages 7+. Booking is essential.
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4 Aug 11.30am National Mining Museum Scotland, Newtongrange
The Cullen Letters
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A whirlwind tour through 18th-century medicine via the 6000 letters sent between Dr William Cullen and his patients. Part of the West End Festival.
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9 Jun–13 Jun Wed 6.30pm; Sat 2pm 12 University Gardens, Glasgow
Earth's Atmospheric Phenomena
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The Galilean Society presents a talk by Keith Llewelleyn.
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17 Nov 3pm Mitchell Library, Glasgow
Edinburgh Interactive
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An annual conference for those in the interactive entertainment and media sectors has given rise to an accompanying public programme which features screenings of brand new video game excerpts, gameplay sessions, workshops and industry talks and advice (making this a particularly unmissable event for those looking to get a job in video games).
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9 Aug–11 Aug Times vary Edinburgh, Edinburgh
An Evening with NASA
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NASA Astronaut Ron Garan talks about his career in space, and shows a video of his space flight aboard the International Space Station, while NASA Engineer Heather Paul discusses her own astronautical aspirations and how she supports the astronauts during spacewalks. Part of Glasgow Science Festival. Booking is essential.
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13 Jun 6.30pm
Booking for this event is via the Glasgow Science Festival website; please do not call the venue. 		John Anderson Building, Glasgow
Get Creative: Nests
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Ever wondered how birds' nests work? Find out by making one for yourself.
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21 Jul–22 Jul Sat & Sun 1–4pm Real Life Science Studio at Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
The Great Govan Science Reshuffle
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Family science activities, fitness tests and meetings with energy experts and medical researchers all help to explain how Glasgow's environment impacts people's health and fitness in the city. Part of Glasgow Science Festival.
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16 Jun 11am
No booking required; please do not call the venue. 		Pearce Institute, Glasgow
Green Crags
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The city of seven hills (Edinburgh, if you happen to be not from there) has a lot of crags, and in those crags some amazing plant life takes root. Discover the rock whitebeam and the sticky catchfly in this family event with games and activities. All ages.
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28 Jul–29 Jul Sat & Sun 1–4pm Real Life Science Studio at Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Heresies and Coded Chimera
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Exhibition bringing science and art together, inspired by life sciences pioneer D'Arcy Thompson.
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27 Apr–16 Jun Mon–Fri 9.30am–8.30pm; Sat 9.30am–4.30pm Lamb Gallery, Dundee
Highlights of the Human History Collection
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A special themed tour around the museum.
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31 May 2.30pm
28 Jun 2.30pm 		Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, Glasgow
Highlights of the Natural History Collection
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A special themed tour examining choice bits of the natural history collection.
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14 Jun 2.30pm Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, Glasgow
Highlights of the Transport and Technology Collection
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A themed tour of the museum collections.
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7 Jun 2.30pm Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, Glasgow

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