The science of sound and music is the theme for the July's Family fun day. We have a range of activities, exciting demonstrations and captivating talks. Come along to experience it for yourself. Drop in between 11.00am and 4.00pm to see, hear, smell and touch science with a range of hands-on activities, exciting demonstrations and captivating talks. The whole family can immerse themselves in science! A full list of the talks, demonstrations and activities will be displayed here shortly. <strong>Talks, demonstrations and activities</strong> There will be some captivating talks held in our world-famous Faraday Lecture theatre, well known form the Ri Cristams Lectures. <strong>Faraday Theatre talks:</strong> 11.30 am Dr Mark Lewney 12.15 pm Prof Mark Brake and Jon Chase 1.00 pm Dr Mark Lewney 1.45 pm Prof Mark Brake and Jon chase 2.30 pm Dr Mark Lewney 3.15 pm Prof Mark Brake and Jon Chase <strong>Talk info</strong> Rock guitar in 11 dimensions Led by sciencepresenter and rock guitarist Dr Mark Lewney, this mind-expanding and ear-stimulating lecture will reveal how rock guitars make their distinctive sounds, how string vibrations might answer questions about the Big Bang and how the LHC - the biggest experiment ever built- may let us peek into extra dimensions. Rap Science Prof Mark Brake and Jon Chase will use science and hip hop music to creatively explore ways in which science fiction has imagined the future. If you still have some time left over from all the fun, why not take an interactive tour of our new exhibition using our hand held eGuides? They're free, fun and easy to use and will give you a glimpse into the wonders of the Ri, past and present. After all that you will probably have worked up quite an appetite, so why not grab some lunch or a tasty bite in our caf 1956 false false July 09 Family fun day 5 http://www.rigb.org/contentControl?action=displayContent&id=3246 1956 75317 2009-07-04T11:00:00+01:00 54 false