09:00
The Royal Society
July 3
The Royal Society
This event is part of the Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition 2026.
From evolution to capitalism, ‘survival of the fittest’ has shaped our view of the world. But the history of life on Earth is much more than a story of competition. The natural world has been forged and sustained by small miracles of co-operation between animals and plants, insects and fungi, fish and bacteria – these partnerships are ubiquitous, lifelong and are an essential guide for a better future.
In this talk about his latest book Togetherness, award-winning science journalist, broadcaster and author Rowan Hooper will reveal the intimate connectedness of nature through these remarkable stories of symbiosis. From the female wasp venturing deep inside a fig to the intricate relationship between corals and the algae that sustain, he will explore how co-operation is fundamental to life itself and to protecting our shared future.
This event is part of the science book talks strand at Summer Science Exhibition 2026.
This event will be held in Theatre 1 at the Royal Society on Friday 3 July 2026, 1pm – 1.30pm.
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