Summer Science Exhibition Extra

The Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition is a free, week long festival celebrating the very best of UK science.

Summer Science Exhibition Extra brings a selection of 2019’s cutting-edge research exhibits to life with a series of videos introduced by Professor Brian Cox FRS.

To get a flavour for the exhibition, you can meet the scientists and stories behind some of the leading science research happening right now in the UK.

Watch the videos on our YouTube channel

Watch: Living on the Moon

Prepare for the next big lunar challenge, 50 years after the Apollo 11 Moon landing.

Watch: Timber Towers

Explore the science and engineering of super tall timber, from cells to skyscrapers.

Watch: Take a bite out of climate change

Take a myth-busting look at the food on our plate and how it gets there.

Watch: A recipe for primordial life

Dive into the primordial soup to reveal the fundamental building blocks of life.

Watch: Would you trust a self-driving car?

Would you trust a driverless car? Put your views to the test.

Watch: A message from afar

Join the debate on whether we should communicate with extra-terrestrial civilisations.

Past exhibit highlights

You can also explore highlights from 2018's Summer Science Exhibition with these interactive quizzes, videos and minigames.

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