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Mind & Body

Activities and topics about our brains and brawn.

From the science of sport to the possibilities of hypnosis, our minds and bodies are amazing. Discover the secrets of DNA, what we might look like when we're old and how Chinese medicine might be the answer.

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A yellow illuminated filament light bulb

Brain in a bag

Sat 24 Oct 2009 at MOSI

You can make a working model of your brain out of household items! Can you teach a bunch of clothesline and loo roll to play snap?

Darwin

Charles Darwin: Evolution of a scientist

Sat 24 Oct 2009 to Sun 1 Nov 2009 at The Manchester Museum

Roll up, roll up and see Charles Darwin’s story unfold through larger than life graphics and objects he collected.

A bright blue and black butterfly

Simple beginnings: The story of evolution

Sat 24 Oct 2009 & Mon 26 Oct 2009 at 09.00 - 17.00 at Bolton Museum, Aquarium and Archive

In this fascinating exhibition you can find out all about Charles Darwin; his life and travels; explore the theory of evolution in the nineteenth century; and take a closer look at evolution to see how animals adapt to their changing environments.

Neurons

Dementia debate

Mon 5 Oct 2009 13.00 - 16.00 at MOSI

Join us for a debate on Dementia hot on the heels of the Nuffield report into dementia care.