Join pupils from local schools for an introduction to low temperature Physics using liquid nitrogen, where its boiling point of -196oC is exploited to explore the behaviour of materials at very low temperatures.

When Physics gets this cool, bananas become brittle enough to shatter, some metals can be turned into magnets, and liquid oxygen can be trapped in thin air so you can watch it boil in front of your eyes.

As anyone who has tried to make ice cream at home will know, it’s a difficult process to perfect. The second half of the show will explore some of the science behind making ice cream, including making small portions for tasting using a method similar to the one popularised by Heston Blumenthal.

Suitable for young scientists of all ages, particularly 8 years and older.

Please note that numbers will be limited by the venue’s capacity and ice cream tasting is not suitable for anyone with a dairy allergy.