FISHY SCIENCE. Staff from the Edinburgh International Science Festival sample surströmming in the name of science. This Swedish fermented herring delicacy is reportedly one . Nic, Eilidh and Sian from the Edinburgh International Science Festival go up against one of the worlds vilest foods - fermented Swedish herring. We swear, at . When attempting to recreate an extinct species , one fish finds more than hes bargained for.. Created by Michael Cummings and Vykintas Kazdailis as part of .