Step into ancient landscapes with award-winning palaeobiologist Thomas Halliday as he immerses us in captivating explorations, from the mammoth steppe of Ice Age Alaska to the moonlit terrain of Ediacaran Australia!

🗓25/05/24
⌚️7.00-8.30pm

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Does science fiction meet science facts when we consider Chemistry on Hoth or Naboo? Join Alex Baker as he explores the freezing of Han Solo, the colours of lightsabers, the reactions that power star ships and more.

🗓04/05/24
⌚️7.00-8.30pm

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Join us for a riveting discussion led by Sir Ian Chapman on the future of fusion energy. This will feature leading experts presenting unique perspectives on the opportunities, challenges and breakthroughs.

🗓03/05/24
⌚️7.00pm - 8.30pm

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An Evening of Unnecessary Detail is hosted by some or all of Festival of the Spoken Nerd: Matt Parker, Steve Mould & Helen Arney. Each of them have 10 letters in their names. Each show will be 10,800 seconds long.

🗓️28/04/24
⌚️7.00-10.00pm

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🎧 New Podcast Just Dropped 🎧

The Neuroscience of memory – with Charan Ranganath

This month, we’re joined by renowned neuroscientist and author Charan Ranganath to discuss how and why we remember

Watch the latest episode of the Ri Podcast here 👇

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Did you hear about the expert on nuclear energy?

He was a real afissionado...

🗞️ NASA remotely fixes 46-year-old probe to allow Voyager 1 to transmit data again🗞️

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Cosmologist Hiranya Peiris talks about her journey through the rapidly changing landscape of the cosmos, describing how we can use lab experiments to test new fundamental physics paradigms to explain observations.

🗓️26/04/24
⌚️7.20-8.45pm

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TICKET GIVEAWAY!

We're giving you the chance to WIN a livestream pass for our show at Royal Institution on 28th April

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Closes at 5pm BST on 26th April

We don't believe in stereotypes ...

What does blood say when it’s trying to be optimistic?

B Positive.

Wishing a Happy Passover to everyone celebrating 💙

As we reflect upon #EarthDay2024 , these important words from Sir David Attenborough remind us all that time is of the essence in protecting the future of our planet.

The cosmic mystery of extraterrestrial life has captivated humanity for centuries. Now, with leading-edge technology, the quest for tangible answers begins. Lisa Kaltenegger explains all.

🗓01/05/24
⌚️7.00pm - 8.30pm

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'Science is a way of thinking much more than it is a body of knowledge.'

Carl Sagan

'The future of fusion' - Join the UK Atomic Energy Authority at The Royal Institution (Royal Institution) to discuss the future of fusion energy...

📅 3rd May 2024
⏲ 7pm - 8.30pm GMT
🎫 Tickets available to attend in-person or online
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Why are chemists excellent for solving problems?

They have all the solutions.

Two blood cells met and fell in love. Sadly, it was all in vein.

What happens to gingerbread houses in the pouring rain and are big ears really better for hearing with? Join Catherine Cawthorne as she fact-checks your favourite fairytale stories with science!

🗓18/05/24
⌚️2.00pm - 3.15pm

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Why are moths so attracted to light? ...and no, it's not because they're narcissists who just love the glow.

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