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Helen Sharman, the first Briton in space, hosts scientists and an experimental chef to explore the evolving science of space food.

Learn how robotics and artificial intelligence are transforming medicine, and what the future holds, at this live podcast recording.

From robotics to new materials, meet the student innovators, researchers and start-up founders whose emerging technologies are reshaping everyday life and tackling global challenges.

Create waves, test sea defences, trigger a storm in a teacup and step inside a world-class hydrodynamics lab to discover how engineers protect coasts!

Take an architectural tour of the stunning V&A, guiding you through the history and design of a building every bit as fascinating as the objects it contains!

Take part in a ‘walkshop’ around South Kensington to learn about nature, biodiversity and wildlife in London.

Discover secrets behind the brilliant facades of Exhibition Road during a short tour of the neighbourhood with the South Ken Culture Quarter.

Step back into 1851 and explore the many perspectives surrounding the Great Exhibition on this guided walk with Iya London.

Join our Biology Ballerina for an exploration of the natural world through pliés and pirouettes.

Discover the beautiful Royal Parks at the top of Exhibition Road and their instrumental role in hosting the Great Exhibition of 1851.

Musicians and historians bring to life a recently rediscovered work by one of Victorian Britain’s most celebrated musical figures.

Can orange juice really ward off the common cold? How does aging affect our immune system? Is mental health linked to inflammation? Unpack the science behind the claims to “supercharge” our immunity.

Uncover the Royal Albert Hall’s surprising role as a gathering place for London’s LGBTQ+ community, from covert acts of self expression to moments of bold queer visibility.

The Great Exhibition of 1851 was the largest public event in its history, hosting 100,000 exhibits inside a giant Crystal Palace. But how should we reflect on its legacy 175 years later?

Discover how turning leaves into lifesaving vaccines could help African nations take control of their health security.

Explore what happens inside our brains, within our communities and across our history when people make music together.

From the first landing to scientists discovering the strongest signs yet of ancient Martian life, join a five‑decade journey of robotic exploration of the Red Planet.

Doodle along as architects and engineers explore how modern design, values and science could shape a 21st century Crystal Palace.

Three leading researchers make the case for their work being the next big thing in science—with the audience crowning a winner!