This year we’re celebrating the 200th anniversary of the CHRISTMAS LECTURES. And 200 years means there have been a lot of science demonstrations performed in our iconic theatre, bringing the most ...

Join canopy science expert Robin Hayward for an incredible look at the vibrant world at the top of the rainforest, and discover how scientists study this unique ecosystem. How do scientists climb some ...

In 2025 we’re celebrating 200 years of the CHRISTMAS LECTURES and Ri Discourses – both landmark moments in the Ri’s rich history of engaging public audiences with science – as well as the discovery of ...

Dr Chris van Tulleken reveals the revolutionary science inside our bodies when we eat, in the 2024 CHRISTMAS LECTURES from the Royal Institution, supported by CGI. Practising NHS doctor and leading ...

Johan Mentink explores a brand new paradigm in computing, and looks at how it might offer faster solutions that can support scientific breakthroughs. Our brains consume around 20 Watts of power, a ...

Asteroids colliding with the planet aren’t just something that the dinosaurs had to deal with. Astronomers think that there are approximately 25,000 “city killer” asteroids in near-Earth orbit – and ...

For generations, scientists have pondered the age old question, could humans live forever? To begin answering this question, we have to understand the age-limiting processes inside our bodies. Join ...

There are approximately 25,000 'city-killer' asteroids in near-Earth orbit, but we haven’t found them all yet! Even though some are too small for us to find, they’re still capable of large-scale ...

Swarm engineering expert Sabine Hauert explains how recent developments in robotics and AI can revolutionise our lives, and why these swarm systems can be trusted. Swarms in nature, including birds, ...

Join futurist Richard Watson for a look into how we can predict what's to come, and why, despite all our technology, the future is still full of surprises. Throughout history people have been curious ...

We are made of stardust. The atoms in our bodies were produced by stellar explosions that occurred billions of years ago. But the stars haven't just given us life; observing the sky has guided Homo ...

Light is one of the most interesting aspects of the universe, letting us see and feel the world around us in the most beautiful colours and phenomena. No wonder light is one of the most studied topics ...