February 2010
Time and the Moon
1 February 2010, 19:00 - 21:00
The Moon has been important to cultures and religions around the world since humankind began. Join experts to explore its role in how we measure time, then hop over to the Museum for a guided tour of the relevant galleries.
Space... a real frontier?
4 February 2010, 19:00 - 21:00
How have international collaborations shaped the fields of astronomy and space exploration over the years? We discuss past, present and future with curators and other experts, and then go over to the Museum for a tour of 1001 Inventions and Cosmos & Culture.
Blind Data: Celebrating Science and Design
10 February 2010, 19:00 - 21:00
A year ago 30 scientist-designer pairs were asked to brainstorm ways to celebrate and communicate science. Come and explore the resulting interactive designs. The winning ideas fuse webcams, computers and camel hair with ancient games.
Blind Data: SEED Dating
11 February 2010, 19:00 - 21:00
Scientist or designer? Or maybe you’re just curious. Come and discover SEED dating where you can brainstorm what science and technology can do for design. What ideas can you come up with in three minutes?
The Scent of a Woman
12 February 2010, 19:00 - 20:45
What does your perfect partner smell of? Find out in a Valentine’s blind date with a twist. Will you sniff out your perfect chemical match?
Free drop-in breath analysis
17 February 2010, 14:00 - 16:00
Free event - See and hear which chemicals (volatile organic compounds) can be detected in your breath at these free drop-in sessions - allow about 20 minutes and be prepared to wait if there’s a queue!
Tomorrow's Breath
17 February 2010, 19:00 - 20:45
Could your breath save your life? One day the most important piece of kit in your GP’s surgery might sample your breath to detect illnesses such as cancer and schizophrenia. Take part in a demonstration of and discussion about tomorrow’s technology.
Sensing the Sell
18 February 2010, 19:00 - 20:45
Our senses are assaulted from all sides by advertisers and marketers trying to manipulate our choices. Are you sure that it’s you who decides what goes in your shopping basket? Can you escape the sensory trap?
Free drop-in breath analysis
19 February 2010, 14:00 - 16:00
See and hear which chemicals (volatile organic compounds) can be detected in your breath at these free drop-in sessions - allow about 20 minutes and be prepared to wait if there’s a queue!
Food by Fraud
19 February 2010, 19:00 - 20:45
Join us for an evening of food and fun to discover how good your taste buds are. Could you use smell alone to detect the hidden ingredients in a specially created menu? Can you beat the expert tasters and the machine?
London's Lungs
24 February 2010, 19:00 - 20:45
What is it you actually inhale when you’re travelling around London? Are you brave enough to find out? Sniff out the truth and see what’s really in your local atmosphere. Is the London air fair or foul?
Free drop-in breath analysis
24 February 2010, 14:00 - 16:00
See and hear which chemicals (volatile organic compounds) can be detected in your breath at these free drop-in sessions - allow about 20 minutes and be prepared to wait if there’s a queue!
Science Museum Lates
24 February 2010, 18:45 - 21:45
Dana decamps to the Science Museum as it opens its doors for an adults-only late-night extravaganza. Come and play in our newest galleries, and have a drink with friends.
The Smell of the Crowd
26 February 2010, 19:00 - 20:45
Musicians from the Grand Union Orchestra are here to play and illustrate the art of continuous exhalation. Get an insight into this amazing technique during an evening featuring live music and new software offering real-time visualisations of the musicians’ breath.
Free drop-in breath analysis
26 February 2010, 14:00 - 16:00
See and hear which chemicals (volatile organic compounds) can be detected in your breath at these free drop-in sessions - allow about 20 minutes and be prepared to wait if there’s a queue!