The Science of Pasta (and My Small Contribution To It)

Name: The Science of Pasta (and My Small Contribution To It)
Start: 2026-03-25T18:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-03-25T20:00:00+00:00
Location: Institute of Physics

Schedule

Wed Mar 25 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Institute of Physics | London, EN

Pasta! It seemingly underpins everything! From polymers to the structure of a collapsed star’s core? Come find out why!
About this Event

FREE Institute of Physics GENERAL PUBLIC talks across the UK London and Southeast (LSE) region in spring/summer 2026

Location: This lecture is in-person and will be held at 37 Caledonian Rd, London on Wednesday 25th March 6.30pm

Tea/coffee served from 6 - 6.30pm. Lecture starts: 6.30pm for 1hr (with 15mins for questions)

Registration: OPEN SOON

Capacity: 150

Level: General public / interest. Suitable for students

Cost: FREE

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Speaker: Adam Clancy, University College London

Abstract: Pasta is not only a chemically fascinating material, but one with an odd habit of finding its way into all aspects of science. How do polymers behave? Pasta. What’s the structure of a collapsed star’s core? Pasta. What should we have for dinner? The questions are endless.