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Dr Alex Baker to lecture on the Chemistry of Star Wars

May the Fourth be with Dr Alex Baker

Appearing at the Royal Institution to lecture on the Chemistry of Star Wars 04.05.24.

In a galaxy far, far away, there is a Star Wars universe packed with captivating science, from the biology of alien species to the astrophysics of hyperspace. But what about Chemistry?

Does science fiction meet science facts when we consider Chemistry on Hoth or Naboo? Warwick Chemistry's Dr Alex Baker, will explore the freezing of Han Solo, the colours of lightsabers, the reactions that power star ships, and much more, on a planet-hopping journey of chemical exploration that uncovers the real-world science behind Star Wars.