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Would you live in a house built with fungi?

12 September 2024

Jane Scott, from Newcastle University's Living Textiles Research Group, is exploring how we can use nature’s innovations to solve global challenges.

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Statement from Life in response to far-right protests

9 August 2024

Since opening nearly 25 years ago, the International Centre for Life has been a place where science lives and grows.

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Enjoy the outdoors whatever the weather at Life Science Centre

1 August 2024

Enjoying a summer’s day whatever the weather… by moving the outdoors, indoors!

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Meet Professor Nic Whitton

9 July 2024

Nic Whitton is one of the panellists at our Science Speakeasy Mind Games, which examines the links between video games and mental health.

Father And Son At The Entrance To The Mock Up International Space Station.
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Visitors to Life Science Centre to help with vital space research

3 July 2024

Visitors to Life can take part in a scientific study which could help astronauts on the next mission to the Moon.

Family in Life Science Centre planetarium sitting down to watch new Earth Defenders show.
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Superhero satellites take centre stage at Life

27 June 2024

Life's talented in-house team has produced a stunning new planetarium show called Earth Defenders!

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Santa Experience kicks off at Life Science Centre

14 June 2024

Father Christmas took time out to kick off Life’s Santa Experience. To mark the festive launch, Santa headed to Newcastle’s Times Square Fan Zone.

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Life’s onsite partners leading the field in research and care – 2023/24 highlights

11 June 2024

Life is home to several partner organisations in research and clinical care. Read about their 2023/24 highlights.

Demonstrater holding spider at Minibeast Show at Life Science Centre.
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Minibeast May-hem fun at Life Science Centre

24 May 2024

Families can get up close to a range of magnificent minibeasts, from scorpions to tarantulas, this May half-term.