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The Science of Sci-Fi
Professor Martin Hendry
Generations of movie-goers have marvelled at the Star Wars universe and countless other science-fiction marvels. But how much real science is up there on the big screen? Could we ever travel to other planets using shortcuts through hyperspace? Could a Jedi Knight really fight with a lightsabre? In this talk, astrophysicist and life-long Star Wars fan Martin Hendry explores the science of Star Wars, Star Trek and Interstellar. Come along and feel the force!
The Atoms to Galaxies Pub Quiz
What is the characteristic colour of Cherenkov radiation? Which is the coldest planet in the solar system? Which heat engine is named after a 19th-century Scottish clergyman? If you think you know the answers, take part in our science-based pub quiz.
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