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Adult event
Experts to examine the science behind microdosing trend at Life Speakeasy

19 April 2023

Is the microdosing trend masking psychedelics true potential for personal growth and freedom?

Overhead Shot Of Adults Watching Science Speakeasy Inside The Science Centre.
Blog
Dr Mourad Wahba talks micro- and macrodosing

18 April 2023

Dr Mourad Wahba explains the difference between macro- and microdosing, and shares his view on the use of psychedelics in psychiatry.

The Life team on stage at the North East Tourism Awards 2023.
Accessibility and Inclusion
Life Science Centre recognised for work on accessibility at North East Tourism Awards

3 April 2023

Life took the top spot in the Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award category at the North East Tourism Awards.

Photo of the various exhibits included in Life Science Centre's Buzzing about Bees Hub
Blog
Dr Matthew Pound – the power of pollen in understanding climate change

14 March 2023

Dr Matthew Pound of Northumbria University, shares his research and the role it plays in helping us understand climate change.

School Children Holding Bee Friendly Planters In Front Of Life Science Centre.
Science engagement
Life and local school children create an urban bee garden at the start of British Science Week

10 March 2023

Local school children and staff, joined forces on 10 March, to create an urban bee garden.

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Blog
‘Going local’ most appealing solution to reducing environmental impact of food production

10 March 2023

Life has found most people are reluctant to radically change the way they eat - despite global food supply chains having a detrimental effect on the e

Overhead photo of staff and visitors enjoying Wow Zone exhibits inside the science centre.
Blog
Ben Gammon brings wow experiences to Life

3 March 2023

Ben Gammon, an Audience Research and Interpretation Consultant. talks about his involvement in the new Wow Zone exhibit.

Test your strength and lift yourself up to see the science centre from a different viewpoint on our pulley chairs.
Family fun
Life Science Centre injects £1.5million to enrich visitor experience this February half-term

31 January 2023

A range of new, exciting and interactive exhibits is landing in time for half-term.

Overhead Shot Of Adults Watching Science Speakeasy Inside The Science Centre.
Blog
Luke Chambers – from science centre host to speakeasy panellist

18 January 2023

we've been speaking with panellist Luke Chambers, a PhD researcher at Northumbria University about his research in Artificial Intelligence.