What’s on

Pain Less: the future of relief
Our latest feature exhibition explores how new science and technology may help us to overcome pain in future.

Will 3D printing turn you into a designer?
A new material will allow 3D printer users to print conductive objects cheaply. Will 3D printing revolutionise design?

Can kids crack cosmic mystery?
The ‘cosmic corkscrew’ is a strange object in our galaxy that may reveal secrets about black holes. Studying it takes a dedicated team of citizen scientists.

Could this accelerator improve cancer scans?
This prototype particle accelerator creates radioisotopes that could help scientists offer better cancer diagnosis. It’s smaller and more efficient than previous designs.

Could you compost your old car?
Renewable cellulose nanomaterials could be used to make strong, lightweight, non-toxic car parts that can be recycled or disposed of easily.