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Haven’t done anything remotely scientifi c since high school? Don’t know the difference between a beaker and a shot glass? Never fear, because the Edinburgh International Science Festival makes science fun and accessible to the average layperson – such as ourselves – by showing us how science is at work in our everyday lives. Deborah Chu picks out a few of this year’s highlights
MASSAOKE: CLUB LA LA Sing your heart out to a live band in an auditorium full of other people. With a set list ranging from 70s classics to contemporary indie hits, you’ll be belting along with the best of them in no time. Summerhall, Fri 30 Mar.
ECOVILLE
What would an eco-friendly society look like? The answer may be closer to hand than we think, as a stroll through this interactive low-carbon village inspires visitors to reframe everyday decisions – from what we eat to how we travel – in greener, more sustainable directions. The Mound, Sat 31 Mar–Sun 15 Apr.
EXISTENCE: LIFE AND BEYOND An artistic panorama of the past and future of life on Earth and our singular place within it. Featuring a colossal balloon sculpture by renowned artist Jack Hackenwerth and interactive displays on current research happening across Scotland. National Museum of Scotland, Sat 31 Mar–Sun 15 Apr.
SYNTHETICA
A contemporary art exhibition featuring works from prominent bio-artists Ting- Tong Chang, Marta de Menezes and more. Manipulating living tissue using scientii c tools and practices, Synthetica blurs the line between the natural and the artii cial. Summerhall, Sat 31 Mar–Sun 15 Apr.
CHEESEOLOGY 3.0 This wildly popular workshop returns to the EISF for the third year in a row. Follow dairy technologist Paul Thomas and ‘curd nerd’ Patrick McGuigan as they unlock the science behind cheese. Don’t you worry – there are dei nitely tastings involved. Summerhall, Wed 4 Apr.
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