GCSE Science Live is an annual opportunity for young people to learn from 5 renowned scientists in their profession and an experienced chief examiner. The 45 year 10 HABS boys joined a large number of schools at the Dominion theatre ready to be inspired.
The first speaker was Professor Steve Jones and his presentation on our genetic inheritance and DNA gave an insight into research in the field of biology and specifically genetics. Another scientist, Dr Maggie Aderin-Peacock, recounted her studies of space along with her dream project of sending people to Mars. For those interested in the line of medicine, Professor Lord Robert Winston spoke about his endeavours in gynaecological microsurgery and how genetic defects in embryos can be prevented.
Professor Andrea Sella demonstrated the significance of chemical reactions and how they work. He specifically talked about oscillating reactions, which seem to switch between two colours, and how they are applied in everyday life, from the activities in our brain to the production of pigmented cells and how they create stripes in animals. Finally, Professor Jim Al-Khalili discussed the possibility of time travel and the effect of gravity and speed. This, he said, means that travelling to the future is relatively easy compared to travelling to the past!
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