Science in Unexpected Places

PubSci, London

A fascinating evening of science found in the most unlikely of places

The Old Kings Head

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What do rubber ducks at sea have in common with edible art and a Japanese TV show?Real science can be found in the most unlikely places, and Eva Amsen has collected some of the best and funniest examples in her book, Hey, There's Science in This.For tonight's talk, Eva has selected her favourite amusing stories from the book to delight, entertain and enlighten us as she explores the connections between hot springs and genetics, the psychology behind your study playlist, hiking trail geology and much more.Hey There's Science in This is an approachable and fun read that has garnered five star reviews since its publication on 28th March. Copies will be available to purchase at the event.Come to June's <a href="https://pubsci.info/" title="https://pubsci.info/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">PubSci</a> and discover the fun science behind the most unexpected things.Places for this popular talk are very limited. Book now for an entertaining evening that's bound to satisfy everyone's inner nerd.

Join us upstairs at the Old King’s Head on 19th June. Doors open at 6.30pm for a 7pm start. More information at the bottom of this page.Talks run for ~45 minutes and are followed by a Q&amp;A session. The Old King's Head has a happy hour before 7 and the kitchen serves excellent pub grub. The nearest tube is London Bridge (Borough High Street exit).[ Continues below]

About the SpeakerEva Amsen is a science writer based in London, UK, specialising in the interface between science and culture. She has written for numerous publications, including Nature, the British Medical Journal, Undark, Hakai, and the Forbes website, where she has a <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/evaamsen/" title="https://www.forbes.com/sites/evaamsen/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">regular column</a>.Eva began her writing career with a <a href="https://easternblot.net/" title="https://easternblot.net/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">science blog</a> during her Biochemistry PhD at the University of Toronto. Some of those blog posts were collected into her first book, Hey, There's Science in This, published in March 2024. She still blogs regularly via her Substack called <a href="https://mixture.substack.com/" title="https://mixture.substack.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Mixture</a>.Eva's second book, Biology: 100 Ideas in 100 Words, allows readers to understand the most important concepts in biology through concise, easy-to-read summaries. Part of a cutting-edge series in partnership with The Science Museum, it was published by DK in May 2024.<a href="https://pubsci.info/" title="https://pubsci.info/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">PubSci</a> is delighted to welcome Eva to the latest in our series of monthly talks.

<h3>About PubSci</h3>PubSci is funded entirely from attendee contributions but we don’t charge an entry fee to our regular talks. Instead, we run events on a Pay-What-You-Can basis, no questions asked. We take a cash collection on the night to help cover expenses, and you can contribute <a href="https://tr.ee/V2-riVrD0A" title="https://tr.ee/V2-riVrD0A" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">digitally</a> at any time. Best of all, you can make a contribution when you book with Eventbrite.To contribute via Eventbrite, select Reserve a Spot and scroll to "Attend PubSci with optional donation". This reserves one spot. If you wish to make one donation for several attendees, make sure to reserve enough free places as well.By making a donation with your ticket, you make it possible for PubSci to put on events like this. PubSci has no other source of funding.Note: We aim to keep PubSci accessible for all, but it is unsuitable for under 18s as we meet in the upstairs room of a pub. Regrettably, there is no wheelchair access.Check out our <a href="https://pubsci.info/pubsci-events-calendar/" title="https://pubsci.info/pubsci-events-calendar/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Future Events</a> page where you can also subscribe to our Google Calendar. PubSci events will then automatically appear in your own iCal compatible calendar.You can learn more about PubSci via our <a href="https://linktr.ee/pubsci" title="https://linktr.ee/pubsci" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">LinkTree</a>.

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