PINT OF SCIENCE - Public Lecture and Quiz - "Earth, Sea & Secrets "

Join us at The Marquis of Wellington on Tuesday, May
19, from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM (doors open at 7:00 PM).

I went to these last year, and it was such an interesting time, and well, I don't know how your lectures were, but I wish I could have had a pint when I listened to mine!! Also, there's even a quiz! I'm looking to win again this year... Think you can beat me 🤨

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Ever wondered how animals navigate across entire oceans… how DNA can tell the story of life on Earth… or how scientists decode the violent collisions that build continents? This event brings together a fascinating mix of biology and geology to uncover the hidden forces shaping life and our planet.
On the night, you’ll hear from researchers exploring:
🧭 Animal Magnetoreception – What’s the Attraction?
Discover how animals — from migrating birds to the tiny fruit flies in your kitchen — can sense the Earth’s magnetic field. Learn how specialised proteins called cryptochromes may give living organisms this hidden “sixth sense,” and what that tells us about how widespread this ability might really be.
🧬 Reading Life Through DNA
Take a journey from the Italian Alps to the British oceans and see how scientists use DNA as a tool to understand evolution, track species across the globe, and uncover the hidden history of life — featuring travelling ants and even glowing deep-sea creatures.
⛰️ Mountains and Magma
Explore how microscopic crystals trapped in ancient rocks act as geological time capsules. By studying these minerals in the Scottish Highlands, researchers can reveal how continents collide and mountains form — helping us understand massive processes happening deep beneath places like the Himalayas today.
Expect a mix of engaging talks and quick-fire “shots of science,” all in a relaxed pub setting. No prior scientific knowledge needed — just bring your curiosity (and maybe a drink to keep things flowing).