Adventures in the physics of everyday living

Adventures in the physics of everyday living

Physics is happening all around us, every second of every day - sometimes in the most unexpected of places! Come find our where

By Institute of Physics London and South East Branch

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Institute of Physics

37 Caledonian Road London N1 9BU United Kingdom

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About this event

FREE Institute of Physics GENERAL PUBLIC talks across the UK London and Southeast (LSE) region in autumn/winter 2025.

Location: This in-person and will be held at 37 Caledonian Rd, London on Wednesday 29th October, 18:30.

Tea/coffee served from 18:00 - 18.30pm. Lecture starts: 18.30pm for 1hr (with 15mins for questions)

Registration: Opens soon. Check www.iop.org/events

Capacity: 150

Level: General public / interest. Suitable for students

Cost: FREE

Speaker: Michael Banks, IOP Publishing

Abstract: Have you ever found yourself wondering how to brew the perfect cup of coffee, finally rid your garden of snails or why a razor blade blunts so easily? Well, wonder no more. Michael Banks examines what the latest research reveals about so many seemingly ordinary aspects of our daily routines -- whether making breakfast, walking the dog or doing some gardening -- to highlight that physics is happening all around us, every second of every day

For details of talks in the spring / summer 2025 lecture series please click HERE

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