Love. How much has been said, written, and crafted in its honor? Poems, paintings, and songs have all endeavoured to capture the essence of this profound emotion, one that, due to its inherently subjective nature, remains elusive to universal interpretation… However, what we can understand with remarkable precision is the underlying chemistry of love!

Join us for an extraordinary evening with Dr. Michael Londesborough, the multi-award-winning chemist with a talent for science communication, who will join the opening ceremony of the Athens Science Festival embarking on an enlightening journey into the enigmatic realm of love. Don’t miss his captivating speech titled “Chemistry, Love & Shakespeare” which will take place on Tuesday, October 10th, at 21:30, at the Amphitheatre of the Technopolis City of Athens!

Ever wondered about the physiological changes that occur when we fall in love? The signs are well-known – blushing cheeks, a racing heart, sweaty palms. However, which processes trigger these reactions? In this enlightening talk, the distinguished scientist will draw upon modern biochemistry and the principles of thermodynamics. Meanwhile, we will explore the intriguing connections between William Shakespeare’s sonnets and the realm of science.

Are you eager to uncover, in a comprehensible, straightforward, and entertaining manner, how love is connected to science and Shakespeare? Through captivating “tricks”, researcher Dr. Michael Londesborough promises to reveal all the things you don’t know about love… and even about yourself!

Supported by the Czech Centre Athens.