The Live From Jodrell Bank series is acclaimed as much for the otherworldly dimensions of its Science Arena activity as it is for the transcendent sounds of the artists that perform at these unique events.
This series sees a succession of sonic adventurers performing large-scale outdoor concerts in the shadow of the iconic Lovell Telescope, one of the biggest and most powerful radio telescopes in the world. Marrying science and music, ticket holders can participate in a fantastic range of day time events before immersing themselves in superlative sounds in the evening when the 76 metre Lovell Telescope is transformed into a giant projector and spectacular backdrop to the artists on stage!
Festival goers can spend the daytime participating in hands on experiments and workshops, meeting those involved in cutting edge science and technology. Find out more about astronomy and beyond and then spend the night under the stars listening to the some of the most incredible musical artists around.
Dr Tim O’Brien, Associate Director of Jodrell Bank and Science Director for the Live from Jodrell Bank series, says “This is the third year for Live from Jodrell Bank and this Science Arena is definitely the best yet! Where else can you get to listen to great live music whilst making your own Nobel Prize-winning wonder material graphene, seeing real Moon rocks and meeting scientists working on the Big Bang, the Higgs Boson and the search for life on other planets.”
Highlights from the Science Arena include:
Explore the Universe with Jodrell Bank // Find out how astronomers at Jodrell Bank use telescopes across the world and in space to learn more about the Universe. Meet the scientists in a series of short talks on topics from the Big Bang to the search for Earth-like planets, find out who’s hot and who’s cool while you explore the invisible Universe and get hands-on with telescopes.
Noisy Toys // Come and get your Nose Tested on our brand new Mobile Experiment Trolley! The Noise Technicians will also test a selection of vegetables; animate some Goop and fire lentils around with Bass Power from our hacked Hard Drives. Follow the BOOOOM!!
Exploring the Earth and Solar System // Venture into the fascinating world of planetary science with our collection of real moon and meteorite samples and thin sections – learn about how the world we live on formed and how it has changed since then! Be sure to check out our meteorite impacting experiment, reprocess your very own planet surface with our volcano experiment and don’t forget to plan out your very own space exploration mission!
Science behind the Music // Learn all about sound, and how it’s used to make music. Make musical instruments out of carrots, speakers out of plastic cups, and other hands-on experiments to try and do.
Chemistry Glows! // Learn why things glow in the dark, make your own glow or coloured polymer gloop and be able to see that some everyday objects around us are radioactive and that it is safe. All the activities are interactive and safe.
Graphene – Unexpected Science in a Pencil Line // Visitors will be able to make their own graphene using sticky tape and graphite and observe the graphene under an optical microscope. Visitors will also be able to explore the
atomic structure of graphene using a virtual transmission electron microscope app.
Light for Life // Light is being used to enhance our lives in the 21st century. Hands on demonstrations will be provided on how light can be used to study basic science, generate clean energy and monitor health.
Physics in the Field // Visitors have the chance to observe and partake in science demonstrations. These demonstrate various physical phenomena using household items such as growing marshmallows in a vacuum.
JULY ONLY
Cell Cookies // Make tasty treats and learn about the cells in your body. We’ll see microscope images showing the inside of human cells and decorate cookies to look like them.
Large Hadron Collider // The STFC exhibit features stunning and iconic science images with interactive exhibits demonstrating how the UK is playing a leading role in the world's biggest scientific experiment, the Large Hadron Collider at CERN, Geneva recreating the conditions existing a billionth of a second after the beginning of the Universe.
AUGUST ONLY
#Scanners By AlbinoMosquito // Scanners is a new immersive art installation that literally reads your brain waves allows you use the power of your thoughts to edit the film you are watching.
Sound Lab // A tonoscope is an acoustic device that allows you to see beautiful patterns which are created by the sound of your voice.
Published on 14 June 2013 by Ben Robinson
