Electrocuted vegetables, cuddly crayfish, laser parties and robots are just some of the things you can expect to find at the Cambridge Science Festival this Saturday, 13 March.

Exciting free demonstration lectures are on offer by popular mathematician Marcus du Sautoy as well as the Naked Scientists and a wide range of talented science communicators.

Visitors of all ages are welcome at the family fun day which will offer people a chance to delve into all aspects of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

With more than 70 free events taking place in various locations throughout the city, there is guaranteed to be something for everyone.

Drop in and learn about aerodynamics with Williams Formula One when the team bring along its race-winning FW-25 car to the Pitt Building, Trumpington Street between 10am and 4pm.

Ever wondered what a laser might do to a doughnut? Could a laser boil a kettle or fry an egg? Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the laser by joining Dr Evil from 2:45pm at the Babbage Lecture Theatre on the New Museums Site.

Those of you who enjoy gore might like to join Dr Death on his time travelling talk ‘The Medi-evil medicine show’ which will feature blood, guts and a lot more from 2:45pm at the Cockcroft Lecture Theatre, New Museums Site.

Explore biodiversity and spirituality at a panel debate organised by the Faraday Institute for Science and Religion. Experts with a detailed appreciation of biodiversity and from a range of faith perspectives will contribute to this important discussion from 2:30pm at Mill Lane Lecture Rooms.

A spooky exhibition on exploration of the paranormal will show exhibits from one of the more unusual collections held in the Manuscripts Department of the University Library. The event is open between 10am and 4pm in the Central Science Library, Arts School, New Museums Site. Come and see photos which suggest apparitions, séances, levitations, and mysterious objects, as well as famous mediums and investigators. It's not for the faint hearted!

The Guildhall will host several drop-in activities organised by Anglia Ruskin University between 10am and 4pm including ‘Play with a brain’; can you assemble a model brain? ‘Can you beat the lie detector?’ answer some questions and watch your body react and ‘Would you like to cuddle a crayfish?’ a chance to measure and weigh non-native crayfish whilst learning about conservation, ethics and scientific studies.

More events are taking place throughout the festival until 21 March, for the full programme please use the links top right of the page.

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