The Exhibit - 3 Key Messages

Light is a powerful scientific tool 

Raman Spectroscopy is a powerful technique that uses light to detect tiny vibrations in molecules. The vibrations give information about what the material is made of, and this can help to detect life on Mars or disease in the human body.

The global population is aging

By 2050, 2 billion people world-wide are likely to be over 60 years old. This aging population presents new health challenges such as muscle and bone loss and bone diseases like osteoarthritis. We need to develop technologies that reduce the number of future hip fractures, decrease the loss of mobility and enhance the life quality experienced by older people.

Scientists need to work together

Interdisciplinary research brings together researches from many different sciences such as chemistry, computer sciences, medicine and physics to work on the BIG global problems. Maintaining a healthy global population requires scientists to collaborate and share their knowledge and expertise. 

Mars to Humans Exhibit - InLightenUs team talk us through what to expect!