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Science in the News
- Fat children may be tied to a lifetime of obesity
May 4, 2008 · New Scientist - Ancient bird is missing link to Archaeopteryx
May 2, 2008 · New Scientist - Colossal squid's big eye revealed
April 30, 2008 · BBC - World's first cloned horse has foal
April 29, 2008 · The Telegraph - Read More Science in the News »
Science on the TV
- The Dinosaur Mummy
May 12, 2008 · Channel 4
21:00 - 22:00 - Dispatches: The Truth About Beauty Creams
May 12, 2008 · Channel 4
20:00 - 21:00 - Child of Our Time
May 14, 2008 · BBC One
20:00 - 21:00 - Strictly Black Grouse
May 14, 2008 · BBC Two
20:50 - 21:00 - Read More Science on the TV »
Science on the Radio
- Frontiers
May 12, 2008 · BBC Radio 4
21:00 - 21:30 - Case Notes
May 13, 2008 · BBC Radio 4
21:00 - 21:30 - World on the Move
May 14, 2008 · BBC Radio 4
21:00 - 21:30 - Costing the Earth
May 15, 2008 · BBC Radio 4
21:00 - 21:30 - Read More Science on the Radio »
Life is an exciting place where science comes alive in a fun and funky environment! We want to inspire curiosity and encourage you to uncover new things about Life.
Whatever your age, if you're curious about the world around you, there's something for you and your family at Life.
From sniffing the smog in Mexico City to coming nose to nose with your ninety year old face, our Human Life exhibition will have you entranced. Take part in a live science show with our awesome explainers, enter The Dome for a visual journey unlike anything else in the region, and enjoy the thrills and spills of our crazy motion ride.
Read on, be curious and find out more about Life!
Centre for Life invited to House of Commons
Life have been invited to Westminster to help explain stem cells to politicians.
Fit for Fun: the new, hands-on exhibition at Life
Healthy exercise, healthy food and a good, healthy dollop of fun for all ages.
Astronaut: Full Dome Show
Explore what it takes to be an Astronaut in this incredible NEW dome show only at Life.
Colourburst: Life Theatre
What are colours? How do we see them? Answers to these questions and more in our NEW theatre show.
The Late Shows featuring The Botany of Gin Workshops
The North East’s fantastic FREE culture crawl is back and is bigger than ever!
Life is a Rollercoaster
Here's your chance to experience the thrills of a lifetime - without leaving your seat!
Explore Human Life
Find out how we evolved, how we can live in extreme environments today and what the future might hold...
Visit The Alnwick Garden for half price!
Visit Life and The Garden, and enjoy one trip for half the price.

