| The Edinburgh International Science Festival is | | | | insight into the forensic detection process, explain |
| once again set to draw record crowds to | | | | the psychology of killers, and see the live autopsy |
| Scotland's capital, with more than 200 events | | | | of a cow at Edinburgh Zoo. The festival has also |
| taking place across two weeks, exploring all | | | | teamed up with popular BBC One science |
| avenues of scientific discovery. | | | | programme Bang Goes the Theory for special |
| This year's festival is bigger than ever before, | | | | roadshow events. Visitors will also get the chance |
| with events aimed at visitors of all ages - from | | | | to participate in groundbreaking research |
| interactive educational events for children to | | | | themselves, with this year's big experiment being |
| presentations from leading scientific experts for | | | | Sonic Dreams - a unique fusion of science and art. |
| the real science buffs. | | | | The 22nd annual Edinburgh International Science |
| Robots are always a popular draw with the | | | | Festival takes place across 35 popular visitor |
| crowds and this year looks to be no different, | | | | venues in the city centre, including the Royal |
| with one of the most talked-about events at this | | | | Botanic Garden, the National Museum of Scotland |
| year's festival being an all-android football match. | | | | and the Scotch Whisky Experience. The recently |
| Following a talk by leading robotic experts | | | | renovated City Art Centre is the core of the |
| explaining how this 'Android FC' was developed, | | | | festival, hosting workshops and exhibitions across |
| the cybernetic kick-about will take to the pitch at | | | | its seven floors every day for budding Einsteins. |
| Edinburgh University's School of Informatics, which | | | | Discounts are available for those who choose a |
| will also host other events showcasing the latest | | | | day pass to these events, which can also reserve |
| developments in the robotics field. | | | | a place in activities that are likely to sell out. |
| The festival programme has much more to offer | | | | Since it was established in 1989, Edinburgh's |
| to visitors, whatever their level of interest in | | | | science festival has grown to become one of the |
| science, with plays and comedy performances | | | | world's leading science events, providing education, |
| inspired by genetic engineering for casual | | | | insight and entertainment for visitors of all ages |
| attendees and lectures from iconic figures such as | | | | and backgrounds. Tickets are already selling fast |
| author Richard Dawkins and psychiatrist Raj | | | | for the big events, and visitors are being advised |
| Persaud, who will be explaining their latest | | | | to secure their Edinburgh hotels early to make |
| research. | | | | sure they don't miss out. |
| A more sinister group of events will also provide | | | | |