Glasgow Science Festival 2026

In the 16th century science experiments instructions were written in books. Follow the instructions and try make a floating compass. Or how about writing with invisible ink? Do you think all the experiments worked? Find out with researchers from the University of Glasgow's School of Modern Languages and Cultures.

First published: 27 April 2026

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School of Modern Languages and Cultures, University of Glasgow