A notice from the editor about New Scientist Stay

Preparations are actually beneath method for our annual pageant of science and concepts, New Scientist Stay, which takes place in London in only one week’s time.

The present opens on Saturday 12 October for 2 days filled with talks, hands-on actions and demonstrations, with one thing for everybody no matter your age or pursuits. Discover the exhibition house, the place a few of our hottest interactive reveals are again this yr, together with the hospital of the long run – the place you may check out surgical robots and digital actuality on the leading edge of medication – in addition to the adrenaline-filled digital rollercoaster experience. There are additionally brand-new experiences, involving ocean beasts, dinosaurs and extra.

We now have some superb audio system becoming a member of us this yr, together with Alice Roberts, Turi King, Robin Dunbar and our personal columnist David Robson. Throughout the 4 principal levels – Thoughts and Physique, Universe, Our Planet and Future – you may hear talks about every thing from forensics and supermassive black holes to the secrets and techniques of gravity and the way to eat for higher mind well being.

Our Have interaction Stage may even be greater and higher than ever. Right here, you may spot some acquainted New Scientist faces, together with a stay model of our Useless Planets Society podcast with hosts Leah Crane and Chelsea Whyte, plus tradition editor Alison Flood internet hosting a sci-fi showdown that can reply the essential query of what the most effective science fiction novel of all time is.

I’m excited to be internet hosting a stage on Monday, our devoted faculties’ day, the place we open the doorways to the subsequent technology of scientists. The devoted speaker line-up contains Suzie Imber and Dallas Campbell with stay demonstrations, in addition to Stefan Gates’s extremely explosive present!

As standard, we may have an unique space and different perks for subscribers, however everyone seems to be welcome – and if you happen to can’t make it in individual, it’s also possible to be part of through our stay stream. I do hope to see you there.