A word from the editor about New Scientist Stay

Preparations at the moment are underneath approach for our annual pageant of science and concepts, New Scientist Stay, which takes place in London in only one week’s time.

The present opens on Saturday 12 October for 2 days filled with talks, hands-on actions and demonstrations, with one thing for everybody no matter your age or pursuits. Discover the exhibition house, the place a few of our hottest interactive displays are again this yr, together with the hospital of the longer term – the place you’ll be able to check out surgical robots and digital actuality on the leading edge of medication – in addition to the adrenaline-filled digital rollercoaster experience. There are additionally brand-new experiences, involving ocean beasts, dinosaurs and extra.

We’ve some wonderful audio system becoming a member of us this yr, together with Alice Roberts, Turi King, Robin Dunbar and our personal columnist David Robson. Throughout the 4 foremost levels – Thoughts and Physique, Universe, Our Planet and Future – you’ll be able to hear talks about all the pieces from forensics and supermassive black holes to the secrets and techniques of gravity and the way to eat for higher mind well being.

Our Have interaction Stage may also be larger and higher than ever. Right here, you’ll be able to spot some acquainted New Scientist faces, together with a reside model of our Lifeless Planets Society podcast with hosts Leah Crane and Chelsea Whyte, plus tradition editor Alison Flood internet hosting a sci-fi showdown that may reply the vital query of what the most effective science fiction novel of all time is.

I’m excited to be internet hosting a stage on Monday, our devoted faculties’ day, the place we open the doorways to the subsequent technology of scientists. The devoted speaker line-up contains Suzie Imber and Dallas Campbell with reside demonstrations, in addition to Stefan Gates’s extremely explosive present!

As regular, we may have an unique space and different perks for subscribers, however everyone seems to be welcome – and should you can’t make it in individual, it’s also possible to be a part of through our reside stream. I do hope to see you there.