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<\/p>\nA new large-scale sculpture will take centre stage at Liverpool ONE this September as the British Science Festival and Culture Liverpool showcase\u00a0Geist\u00a0by artist duo This is Loop.<\/p>\n
Running from 10\u201314 September in Liverpool ONE, the science installation shines a light on one of the universe\u2019s most mysterious building blocks \u2013 neutrinos. Known as \u2018ghost particles\u2019, neutrinos are the most abundant massive particles in existence, yet they are almost impossible to detect.<\/p>\n
Geist\u00a0brings this hidden world to life through reflection, light and interaction. A suspended illuminated orb, created through a mirror illusion, appears to flicker and glimmer in response to movement nearby. <\/p>\n
Visitors themselves become part of the work, their presence sparking the glowing \u2018particle\u2019 into action \u2013 a playful nod to how neutrinos can only be revealed through interaction with other atoms.<\/p>\n
The artwork also incorporates real data from neutrino experiments, developed in collaboration with the UK\u2019s Science and Technology Facilities Council, which has a major research hub at Daresbury in the Liverpool City Region.<\/p>\n
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Alongside the sculpture, the British Science Festival will host talks from leading particle physicists including Graziano Venanzoni and Saskia Charity (University of Liverpool), Mark Thomson (CERN) and Jocelyn Monroe (University of Oxford). They\u2019ll share insights into world-leading projects such as the Muon g-2 experiment, the Darkside-20k experiment and the Large Hadron Collider. Free tickets are available via the British Science Association website.<\/a><\/p>\n Visitors can also get hands-on with demonstrations from University of Liverpool\u2019s Department of Physics, explore real particle detectors, and even join an interactive virtual tour of Boulby Underground Laboratory in Yorkshire, where scientists are on the hunt for dark matter \u2013 the mysterious substance thought to make up most of the universe\u2019s mass.<\/p>\n Claire McColgan CBE, Liverpool\u2019s Director of Culture, said:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cWe are delighted that Liverpool is hosting this amazing crossover of science and culture in the heart of the city, giving people a rare chance to see a hidden but vital part of our universe. This project is such an innovative and artful way to make science accessible, and we\u2019re excited to see how it sparks curiosity among our visitors and residents.\u201d<\/p>\n James Brown, Director of the British Science Festival, added:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cGeist brings together art and science in a way that lets us experience and explore an incredible phenomenon happening all around us \u2013 even if we can\u2019t detect it. We\u2019re proud to be showcasing world-leading science and innovation happening right here in the Liverpool City Region.\u201d<\/p>\n Donna Howitt, Place Strategy Director at Liverpool ONE, said:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cAt Liverpool ONE, we\u2019re passionate about supporting events that spark curiosity and bring communities together. It\u2019s fantastic to see such an ambitious programme brought to life across the city, and we\u2019re proud to play our part in inspiring the next generation of scientists, researchers and engineers.\u201d<\/p>\n Find out more on the British Science Festival website.<\/a> Find out what\u2019s good up North on our new platform, The Northern Guide.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n From the best hotels, beauty spots, days out, food and more up North \u2013 visit\u00a0thenorthernguide.com<\/a>\u00a0and follow The Northern Guide on Instagram\u00a0HERE.<\/a><\/p>\n
\nCheck out 10 reasons to go to the\u00a0British Science Festival\u00a0in Liverpool.<\/a><\/p>\n