The Reading Experiment returns to reunite the worlds of science and words as part of the 2015 Science Festival and once again we’re working with a host of literary types to bring together an exciting range of events which dive into the creative nexus where these two genres meet. On top of this we’ll be adding more reading lists and recommendations from some of our favourite folk online, so that you can get inspired to start your own reading experiment and delve into science writing in all its forms.

We will be exploring the merits, meanings and pitfalls of monogamous relationships versus alternative configurations in The One and Only? (April 7), the concept of invisibility with author Philip Ball in Invisible (April 12) and why some people are fare better and take pleasure in risky circumstances in Extreme (April 17). So get your specs on and read away!

For full list of The Reading Experiment events and to book tickets check the Edinburgh International Science Festival: Website — Twitter — Facebook