We may imagine that science is a process of breakthroughs and light bulb moments. But in reality, science goes wrong 99 per cent of the time.
Almost every idea a scientist comes up with is quickly disproved by a failed experiment or rival research. Science moves at a rate of inches per decade and we often like it that way. But occasionally, just occasionally, a complete fluke happens and changes everything as we know it.
Join Tim James, author of Accidental, for a rip-roaring adventure through science gone wrong. From an untimely sneeze in a petri dish leading to the groundbreaking creation of antibiotics, to the incredible discovery of microwaves via melted chocolate, find out how scientists have accidentally changed humanity for the better.
This event will take place live on Zoom Webinar. You will receive a link to join a couple of days before the event and a reminder an hour before. During the event, you can ask questions via a Q&A function, but audience cameras and microphones will remain muted throughout.
Book sales
You can buy copies of many of our speakers’ books from Fox Lane Books, a local independent bookseller and Festival partner. In some cases, author signed bookplates are available too.
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This event is hosted live on Zoom Webinar. You’ll receive further instructions and a link to join a couple of days before the event takes place and a reminder an hour before. During the event, you can ask questions via a Q&A function but audience cameras and microphones will remain muted throughout.
Answers to frequently asked questions, plus tips on making the most of your Festival experience can be found on the Festival website.
Please note that our online talks provide automated captioning that may not be 100% accurate and may vary in quality.
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