Discover cutting-edge research and innovation from the Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition, which was held 1 – 6 July 2025. This free event, suitable for all ages, showcased the latest research from across the UK, through interactive exhibits, hands-on activities and talks.
This year, visitors came face-to-face with live spiders and walked in an elephant’s footsteps to uncover how vibrations help animals of every shape and size communicate and sense their environment. They got hands on with a new surgical sensation: a glove that has been designed to measure the smallest of forces to help train surgeons more precisely, affordably, and safely. Scientists at the heart of quantum research shared how quantum technologies are transforming our futures, from helping us in our daily lives through the GPS in our phones to developing computers that can solve problems beyond the reach of the world’s most powerful supercomputers.
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Main exhibits
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Algal revolution
Explore the hidden potential of algae in creating a greener future.
Daphnia detectives: what's in our water?
Meet tiny water fleas helping scientists monitor pollution in our rivers, streams and lakes.
EntangleCam: quantum technology for healthcare
See the mysterious phenomenon of quantum entanglement with a camera that sees the invisible.