Titan robot star of science show

AN eight-feet high Titan robot that has performed with Rihanna, toured with JLS, and appeared on Big Brother, will be the star of an open day near Warrington.
Daresbury Laboratory is holding a family festival of science fun on Sunday September 30 to mark its 50th birthday.
There is also the chance to taste space food, see a custard-exploding experiment and take a walk through an interactive life-size model of part of the Large Hadron Collider.
As well as fun experiments, visitors can learn about some of the cutting edge science that takes place at Daresbury.
For younger visitors fun sessions include making UV bracelets that change colour in the sun, making key rings from “smart materials” and singing to mini robots to make them dance, as well as getting closer to nature, learning about moths and bees.
For those interested in the solar system, there will be an out-of-this-world journey through space in the STARlab, followed by a look at some real moon rocks and meteorites.
Daresbury Laboratory is home to the UK’s most powerful supercomputer and visitors will have the chance to see what stunning experiments can be done with it.
Jane Binks, head of communications and outreach, said: “Our mini festival will be a day of inspiration and explanation. There will be a multitude of fun things to do, but behind each one is a common theme, and that is that science is both fascinating and fun, touching every aspect of our lives, from food, to laptops to nature.”
The event runs from 10am to 2pm. The event is free but you must book tickets in advance. Register now by CLICKING HERE