World Science Zone

Step inside the World Science Zone and explore pioneering projects from every corner of the planet. Discover the bold ideas and boundary-pushing research tackling everything from disease eradication and clean energy to intelligent cities, soft robotics and the future of food.  

Whether you want to play malarial video games with the scientists using genetic technologies to stop disease transmission for good, or take a breezy behind‑the‑scenes tour of our wind tunnels and learn how new collaborative turbines could transform renewable power, there’s something to surprise every curious mind.  

Design your own soft, squishy robot inspired by flexible fibrebots that can navigate inside the human body. Explore how intelligent transport networks and low-carbon hydrogen could reshape tomorrow’s sustainable cities. Or test autonomous underwater robots used to inspect offshore wind farms remotely from South Kensington, as they operate in our White City water pool, experiencing real-world technology in action. 

And when you’re ready for a break, pull up a chair at our future‑food dining table, where researchers will offer a glimpse of next‑generation meat alternatives designed to cut emissions, protect biodiversity and feed a growing world.