Why we die w/ @SimonDWatt

When:
October 9, 2014 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
2014-10-09T19:00:00+01:00
2014-10-09T20:30:00+01:00
Where:
The Royal Institution of Great Britain
21 Albemarle Street
Mayfair, London W1S 4BS
UK
Cost:
£12/£8
Contact:
Royal Institution
020 7409 2992

flower_hat_jelly_1_3210cc044a5001aeDeath might not be certain, though taxes probably are. In this talk, featuring immortal jellyfish, the world’s slowest bacteria and the cast of Alice through the Looking Glass, biologist Simon Watt delves into the surprising science behind why we die, and what the alternatives might be. Come to satisfy your morbid curiosity.

About the Speaker

Simon Watt is a biologist, writer, science communicator and TV presenter. Although best known for presenting the BAFTA-winning documentary series Inside Nature’s Giants and the Channel 4 special The Elephant: Life After Death, he spends most of his time taking science-based performances around the country. He has also written dozens of articles for national newspapers and websites including The Times and the Huffington Post.