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Family Playing in Life science centre Wow Zone, having hands on fun with the big machine.
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£3 summer tickets for Universal Credit visitors at Life Science Centre

16 July 2025

This summer, Life is introducing a new £3 Universal Credit ticket, giving more people the chance to enjoy a science-fuelled day out at a reduced rate.

Family looking up in Life Science Centre's planetarium at large T. Rex dinosaur.
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Explore the story of life on Earth …and beyond… in new dome show at Life

15 July 2025

Visitors to Life can discover the origins of life on Earth and search for extra-terrestrial life in a new 360° immersive show.

Lauren McNaughton pictured with students from the West End Schools' Trust doing a hands-on science experiment all about electricity.
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Life takes to the road to go West

14 July 2025

‘Raining diamonds and acid showers’ feature in a series of events being delivered by Life Science Centre, in primary schools across the West End.

Artist Paul Friedlander pictured in front of String of Waves exhibit in Lightbox
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An interview with Paul Friedlander

3 July 2025

Meet Paul Friedlander and his 8-metre moving string sculpture ‘String Wave’—one of Lightbox’s most captivating exhibits. Read the interview.

Santa using a fan and wearing sunglasses on Life Science Centre roof.
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Cool down this summer by turning your thoughts to Christmas!

3 July 2025

Life Science Centre launches its festive package – plan ahead for snowflakes, Santa and skating, even as summer heats up!

Father with son and daughter in Making Studios completing a craft activity together in summer clothing.
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Things to do in Newcastle this July at Life Science Centre

2 July 2025

If you're looking for things to do in Newcastle this July, Life Science Centre has a full line-up of summer events and experiences.

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Stellar space explorers dock at Life Science Centre

30 June 2025

Young space explorers from 60 schools gathered at Life to put their moon base designs to the test, following a creative STEM challenge for pupils.

Life Science Centre demonstrator in front of a school group completing a PCR workshop.
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New zombie apocalypse workshop launched at Life

19 June 2025

School groups visiting Life can test if they have the skills to survive a zombie apocalypse in a new escape-room

Amy Lucas in Centre for Life laboratory
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A Life journey from fertility treatment to inspiring future scientists

17 June 2025

Born thanks to fertility treatment on our site, Amy Lucas shares her 25-year journey with Life – a story that marks a truly unique connection.