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SUMMARY:Edinburgh Science Festival - Hands-On DNA: From Barley to Daffodils
DESCRIPTION:​The Edinburgh Science Festival has launched its 2026 programme under this year’s theme\, Going Global\, running from Saturday 4 to Sunday 19 April. The festival will showcase international innovation and highlight Scotland’s contribution to scientific advances through research\, innovation and its people. \nThe James Hutton Institute is proud to be a Funding Partner once again this year\, contributing the below event to the programme: \n  \nHands on DNA: From Barley to Daffodils – 4 April\nLed by the International Barley Hub (IBH)\, The James Hutton Institute in collaboration with University of Dundee \n\nThis interactive experience brings cutting-edge plant genetics out of the lab and into the festival. Extract DNA\, explore how genes shape visible traits\, and discover the hidden diversity of barley and heritage daffodils.\nSuitable for all ages\, this session offers a fun\, accessible insight into real-world genetic research and discovery.
URL:https://www.hutton.ac.uk/event/edinburgh-science-festival-hands-on-dna-from-barley-to-daffodils/
LOCATION:Grand Gallery\, National Museum of Scotland\, Hawthornden Court\, National Museum of Scotland\, Edinburgh\, EH1 1JF\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Edinburgh Science Festival - Tackling Food Security: One Potato at a Time
DESCRIPTION:​The Edinburgh Science Festival has launched its 2026 programme under this year’s theme\, Going Global\, running from Saturday 4 to Sunday 19 April. The festival will showcase international innovation and highlight Scotland’s contribution to scientific advances through research\, innovation and its people. \nThe James Hutton Institute is proud to be a Funding Partner once again this year\, contributing the below event to the programme: \n  \nTackling Food Security: One Potato at a Time – 8 April\nLed by John Jones \n\nExplore the various varieties and attributes potatoes can have\, and how these are important for growers and markets around the world.\nLearn how new varieties are created\, and the important role this vital research plays in world health. From tackling challenges such as climate change to disease\, see how advancements in technology and research are helping support everyone’s favourite carbohydrate.\nSupported by The James Hutton Institute.
URL:https://www.hutton.ac.uk/event/edinburgh-science-festival-tackling-food-security-one-potato-at-a-time/
LOCATION:Grand Gallery\, National Museum of Scotland\, Hawthornden Court\, National Museum of Scotland\, Edinburgh\, EH1 1JF\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Edinburgh Science Festival - The Science of Origin
DESCRIPTION:​The Edinburgh Science Festival has launched its 2026 programme under this year’s theme\, Going Global\, running from Saturday 4 to Sunday 19 April. The festival will showcase international innovation and highlight Scotland’s contribution to scientific advances through research\, innovation and its people. \nThe James Hutton Institute is proud to be a Funding Partner once again this year\, contributing the below event to the programme: \n  \nThe Science of Origin – 17 April\nLed by Prof Dame Lorna Dawson \n\n\nJoin Prof Dame Lorna Dawson of The James Hutton Institute and international experts for an interactive event exploring the science of provenance.\nLearn how scientists determine authenticity and link objects or people to places\, including crime scenes. The panel will discuss organised crime\, murders\, illegal mining\, conflict minerals\, gold trading\, wildlife crime and the fossil trade.\nSpeakers include specialists from The James Hutton Institute\, AHK Group\, Reuters\, the Brazilian Federal Police and Science & Advice for Scottish Agriculture.\nSuitable for ages 16+\n\nPrices \n\nFull Price – £17.50* \nRegistered Disabled – £13.50* \nRegistered Unemployed – £13.50* \nSenior Citizen – £13.50*
URL:https://www.hutton.ac.uk/event/edinburgh-science-festival-the-science-of-origin/
LOCATION:Auditorium\, National Museum of Scotland
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