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Top Exciting Highlights at New Scientist Live 2024

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New Scientist Live is back at ExCeL London from October 12 to 14, featuring over 60 speakers, interactive experiences, and a lineup of exhibitors. Among the highlights are a live podcast recording, talks on dinosaur behavior, and insights into human and machine intelligence.

You can come face to face with and try out the latest technology at New Scientist Live

Leah Crane, a senior reporter at New Scientist, is excited to host a live episode of the “Dead Planets Society” podcast on Sunday. She will be joined by Chelsea Whyte to explore wild hypotheticals about the cosmos with the help of a special guest.

Chelsea Whyte and Leah Crane
Chelsea Whyte and Leah Crane will be tinkering with the cosmos live on stage

Rowan Hooper, the podcast editor, is looking forward to Chris Thorogood’s talk on the efforts to save the Rafflesia plant and raise awareness about threatened plant species.

Chris Thorogood with a Rafflesia flower
Chris Thorogood will reveal the strange wonders of Rafflesia and efforts to save them

This year’s event promises a diverse range of topics, from brain health to forensic science. Experts like Kimberley Wilson and Venki Ramakrishnan will share their insights on these subjects, making New Scientist Live a must-attend event for science enthusiasts.


Vocabulary List:

  1. Intelligence /ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəns/ (noun): The ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills.
  2. Hypothetical /ˌhaɪpəˈθɛtɪkəl/ (adjective): Based on or serving as a hypothesis; supposed.
  3. Forensic /fəˈrɛn.sɪk/ (adjective): Relating to or denoting the application of scientific methods and techniques to the investigation of crime.
  4. Diverse /daɪˈvɜrs/ (adjective): Showing a great deal of variety; very different.
  5. Insights /ˈɪnˌsaɪts/ (noun): The capacity to gain an accurate and deep understanding of someone or something.
  6. Exhibitors /ɪɡˈzɪbɪtərz/ (noun): Individuals or companies that display their products or services at an event.

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Where is New Scientist Live taking place from October 12 to 14?
ExCeL London
Paris
New York City
Tokyo


What are some of the highlights of New Scientist Live?
Live podcast recording
Talks on dinosaur behavior
Insights into human and machine intelligence
All of the above


Who is hosting the live episode of the "Dead Planets Society" podcast?
Leah Crane
Rowan Hooper
Kimberley Wilson
Chris Thorogood


Whose talk at New Scientist Live will focus on efforts to save the Rafflesia plant?
Leah Crane
Chelsea Whyte
Rowan Hooper
Chris Thorogood


Which experts will share insights on brain health and forensic science at the event?
Leah Crane and Chelsea Whyte
Rowan Hooper and Chris Thorogood
Kimberley Wilson and Venki Ramakrishnan
None of the above


What kind of technology can you try out at New Scientist Live?
Robots
Virtual Reality
Artificial Intelligence
All of the above

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