In this special live edition of New Scientist’s award-winning podcast, host Abigail Beall is joined by special guests including BioOrbit CEO Dr Katie King to delve into the topic of “space and the body.” Together they’ll explore the impacts of spaceflight on the human body, the medical breakthroughs we owe to technologies developed for space exploration and how research and manufacturing in microgravity may lead to new, life-saving drugs here on Earth. There’ll even be a chance for you to put your own questions to the expert panel.
About The world, the universe and us
From the evolution of intelligent life to the mysteries of consciousness, from the threat of the climate crisis to the search for dark matter, The world, the universe and us is an essential weekly dose of science and wonder in an uncertain world. Each week the team are joined by expert scientists in the field, drawing on New Scientist’s unparalleled depth of reporting to put the stories that matter into context.
Tickets
Please be aware that as this is a free event, we anticipate that not everyone who reserves tickets will use them and we therefore make more tickets available than there are seats. You are highly unlikely to be refused entry but please be aware that admission is on a first come, first served basis and not guaranteed. Please arrive early to secure a seat.
This event takes place as part of Royal Society Lates - 2075: A space odyssey, taking place throughout the Royal Society building and which is separate ticketed. However, please note, your ticket to The world, the universe and us: live will serve as your ticket for general entry to Royal Society Lates. You do not need to reserve a separate ticket for admission to the building.
Attending the event
- This event is for 18+ only
- This session takes place in the Wellcome Trust Lecture Hall at the Royal Society. Doors to the Lecture Hall will open at 7.15pm
- This event takes place during Royal Society Lates - 2075: A space odyssey. There will be a programme of talks, actvities and performances taking place around the building, which you are welcome to enjoy before and after this session. View the full programme here.
- Doors open for Royal Society Lates at 6pm. Last entry is at 9.30pm
- Travel and accessibility information - contact us directly to arrange any specific accessibility requirements
- Large print programmes are available from the Information desk on the night
- Live captions will be provided by StageText
- Food and drink will be available for purchase at our onsite café
For all enquiries, please email public.engagement@royalsociety.org
