National Museum of Scotland - Lecture Theatre: Listing

Dr Bunhead presents an hour of 100% pure live science, testing inanimate objects to destruction. Science made scary with all the nasty bits left in. Not suitable for people with an allergy to bangs.

1 to 4 April, 11am (1 hour), Age 7+,
National Museum of Scotland - Lecture Theatre

What is fire? What is its history? How can we use it? Find out in Glasgow Science Centre's hottest science show, with floating fire balls and lightning strikes!

26 to 29 March, 2pm (40 mins), Age 5+, Please note this price differs from the price originally stated in the printed programme,
National Museum of Scotland - Lecture Theatre

"I think there is a world market for... maybe five computers" (Thomas Watson, chairman of IBM, 1943). Watson may have been wrong, but there are some truly great ideas in computing that have never dated.

31 March to 4 April, Starts at 3.30pm (Last 1 hour), Age 10+, Please ensure you have obtained a ticket prior to attending this event,
National Museum of Scotland - Lecture Theatre

The most disgusting, sticky, sloppy show you’ll ever see. Join us for this revolting show as we crush, mush and slush our food in the quest to make the perfect poo!

26 to 30 March, 11am (1 hour), Age 5+,
National Museum of Scotland - Lecture Theatre

The team are back again by popular demand with colourful demonstrations and experiments! This year it's all about Proteins.

31 March to 4 April, Starts at 1.30pm (Lasts for 45 minutes), Age 7+, Please ensure you have obtained a ticket prior to attending this event,
National Museum of Scotland - Lecture Theatre

Professor Frank Close

Picture a world with no sun, moon, stars or Earth. Without matter can ‘nothing’ exist? Be taken on a lively story through ancient ideas and cultural superstitions to the frontiers of current research into the vacuum.

26 March, 6pm (1 hour), Adult,
National Museum of Scotland - Lecture Theatre

Professor Muffy Calder

Surprising similarities exist between evolved and engineered systems. Find out why ideas in life sciences are being used in computing and vice versa in this wonderful fusion of mathematics, computing, engineering and biochemistry.

26 March, 8pm (1 hour), Adult,
National Museum of Scotland - Lecture Theatre

Sir David King

World renowned scientist and expert on climate change Sir David King, former Chief Scientific Advisor to the Blair government, tells us how we can make a difference. Hear his suggestions for action and join the fight against climate change.

27 March, 6pm (1 hour), Adult,
National Museum of Scotland - Lecture Theatre

Professor Peter Atkins

Four laws sit at the heart of how every aspect of the universe behaves. They describe why time can't go backwards and why your desk gets messier. Join us for a powerful and compelling introduction to the laws of thermodynamics.

27 March, 8pm (1 hour), Adult,
National Museum of Scotland - Lecture Theatre

Dr John Mason

Mars is a world of volcanoes, canyons, ice caps and dust storms. Today, the planet is dry and cold, but images from space missions have revealed ancient rivers, flash floods and water ice beneath the surface. The quest to find evidence of life continues.

28 March, 6pm (1 hour), Adult,
National Museum of Scotland - Lecture Theatre