Talk: Pollution detectives - Daphnia at work
This event is part of the Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition 2025.
What happens to plastics once they enter the environment? And how do tiny fragments like microplastics and nanomaterials affect ecosystems?
Dr Katie Reilly, part of the Daphnia Detectives main exhibit, reveals how these particle-based pollutants change over time and interact with other contaminants, creating complex and often unpredictable impacts on aquatic life. She will explore how her research uses Daphnia, a tiny freshwater organism, to uncover the hidden effects of pollution and toxins in our environment.
Attending the event
The talk will be held on Thursday 3 July 2025, 3pm – 3.30pm.
- Free to attend, no ticket required
- The room has limited capacity, so we recommend that visitors arrive at least 10-15 minutes before the talks. We operate a first-come, first-served policy
- The talk will take place in person at the Royal Society and will also be livestreamed on the Royal Society YouTube channel
- Live subtitles will be available in-person and virtually
- Suitable for students (14+)
- Travel and accessibility information and details on planning your visit - contact us directly to arrange any specific accessibility requirements
- Food and drink will be available for purchase at our onsite café
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