W5 Late - Love Actually?

Forget the flowers and chocolates. This February, discover what science really has to say about love, attraction and human connection.

Explore the chemistry behind butterflies in your stomach, investigate the biology of the heart, uncover bizarre mating rituals from across the animal kingdom and test whether modern algorithms really can predict romance.

Enjoy live talks, interactive experiments, hands-on dissections, immersive installations, relationship myths, silent disco sessions and plenty of opportunities to laugh, learn and connect.

Whether you're loved-up, happily single, out with friends or simply curious about the science of being human, this after-hours adults-only experience offers a fascinating look at why we form connections and what keeps us coming back for more.