This week Guardian science correspondent Alok Jha and scientist and media intern Natalie Starkey head down to the Summer Science Exhibition at the Royal Society in London.
Alok first speaks to Professor Martyn Poliakoff, celebrated chemist and vice-president of the Royal Society, about the exhibitions' heritage and why they continue to inspire schoolchildren and science fans.
Alok also chatted to:
• Dr Caroline Brennan from Queen Mary University of London about genetic research into the impulsive nature of zebrafish;
• Steve Scott from the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute about technologies to map our genes;
• Teacher Colin Ingles from Boroughbridge High School in Harrogate about the antimicrobial properties of essential oils;
• Professor Kevin Shakesheff from the University of Nottingham on cutting edge use of 3D printing in biomedical science;
Dr Howard Hurst from the University of Central Lancashire on the power of science in sport;
Geraint Jones from UCL and Pedro Lacerda from Queens University of Belfast about the ice worlds of our outer solar system.
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